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Seasonal workers encouraged to check their pay to ensure they're not out of pocket.

• Updated: 15 December 2025

The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim

• Overview

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before…

• What you'll get

  The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10. If you get more than one…

• Eligibility

  To get a Christmas Bonus you must be present or ‘ordinarily resident’ in…

• How to claim

  You do not need to claim the Christmas Bonus - you should get it…

• Further information

  If you’re part of a married couple, in a civil partnership or living…

Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year.

• Updated: 12 November 2025

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.

• Updated: 24 December 2025

Analysis and charts using data from across the UK government and devolved administrations on the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on various aspects of society and the economy during the Christmas season. This article will specifically focus on people's...

• Updated: 24 January 2022

Check the tariff classification for lighting strings or light chains used for Christmas trees.

• Updated: 2 November 2022

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.

Take the bus for a festive day out this Christmas.

• Updated: 12 December 2025

The MHRA has five top tips to help you stay well through the festive season and beyond

• Updated: 1 December 2025

Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home.

• Updated: 27 December 2025