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flag UK benefits offices close Dec. 25–26; some services pause Jan. 1–2; online help stays open.

flag HMRC and the DWP in the UK will have limited operations over the Christmas and New Year period. flag Offices and phone lines are closed on December 25 and 26, with some services also closed on January 1 and 2. flag On December 24, services close at 4pm (8am–5pm in Scotland). flag From December 29 to 31, normal hours resume with phone lines open until 4pm or 6pm. flag PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance helplines have reduced hours, with regional variations. flag Online services, including JobCentre Plus, remain available 24/7. flag Full details are on GOV.UK.

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