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Holiday entitlement or annual leave - information for employers and workers on entitlement, calculating leave, taking leave, accruing leave and disputes
Almost all people classed as workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’…
For regular-hours workers, employers can use a ‘leave year’ or an…
Workers are entitled to a week’s pay for each week of statutory leave that…
The general notice period for taking leave is at least twice as long as…
During their notice period the worker may be able to take whatever is left…
Customers were left out of pocket, without a holiday and with no refunds provided
Holiday calculator to work out statutory holiday leave in days or hours
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide or pay for employees' holidays
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
PAYE procedures to follow if you pay holiday pay in advance or run a holiday pay scheme for your employees.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 18 June 2024.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Includes career breaks and the holiday entitlement calculator
Green Deal home and business energy-saving improvements - assessments, repayments, Home Improvement Fund scheme
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
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