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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…
Your rights as a passenger when travelling to the European Union.
Consultation aims to cut costs of UK staycations for families and small businesses
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide or pay for employees' holidays
Guidance for businesses to help them comply with The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
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.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
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