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Directgov has lots of useful information, including advice on Christmas shopping and avoiding scams, planning your journey, eating, drinking and staying safe and warm, contacts in an emergency and more
Advice on buying in shops and online, and your rights to a refund or replacement
Eat, drink and be merry in the safest, greenest and healthiest way
Plan all your Christmas and New Year trips by car or public transport
Spend wisely to make the most of your money and avoid a New Year debt
Check weather conditions around the UK, and keep warm this winter
Get help if things go wrong, plus advice on fire and other safety hazards
Find out how many units of alcohol are in your favourite tipple, how to enjoy drink responsibly and more