THE number of people working on Christmas Day continues to rise.
Statistics from the TUC show the number of people who work on December 25 rose by 78 per cent between 2004 and 2010, the most recent year for which figures are available.
Wales TUC policy officer Rhianydd Williams said: "The number of people working on Christmas Day in recent years has risen significantly. It reflects the changing nature of the way we live our lives and the vital role that these key workers play.
"Unions have worked hard to make sure that the UK's Christmas Day employees get premium rates, earning double or even triple their normal pay.
"But whether it be the emergency services, those in the health service, call centre workers, people working in petrol stations or in hotels and restaurants, let's remember all those whose work helps keep the country ticking over while the rest of us are enjoying ourselves."