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The Christmas and New Year holidays
Seasonal information and advice from Directgov
Stay healthy, wealthy and wise this Christmas and New Year! Directgov has lots of useful information, including advice on eating, drinking and staying fit and well, avoiding seasonal scams, how to recycle the Christmas tree, planning your journey by car or public transport, contacts in an emergency and more...
Shopping
Avoid seasonal scams and buying pirated gifts; get refunds on faulty goods and the best out of the sales; and how a Christmas budget can help you avoid a new year debt
Food and drink
Eat, drink and be merry in the safest, greenest and healthiest way this Christmas and New Year
Travel and transport
Use Directgov's journey planner for all your Christmas and New Year trips by car and public transport; get the latest on congestion and road conditions too
Accidents and emergencies
If things go wrong, there's someone who can help - get contact details for local healthcare and other assistance. Plus, read advice on fire and other safety issues
Weather
Check weather conditions around the UK; plus information on keeping warm and well this winter, and the Cold Weather Payment
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