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If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice

• Overview

  Your employer is insolvent if it cannot pay its debts. They might: make…

• Your rights

  You have different rights depending on whether your employer: makes you…

• What you can get

  What money you’re entitled to depends on: how long you were employed what…

• Apply for money you're owed

  You’re eligible to apply if: you were an employee you’re a UK or EEA…

• After you apply

  It usually takes up to 6 weeks to get your payment but can take longer.…

Learn how to check if your website or mobile app is accessible.

• Updated: 27 September 2024

Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy.

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees

Guidance and resources to help you navigate the online world with confidence.

• Updated: 10 February 2026

Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.

Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court

FCDO travel advice for Panama. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 10 December 2025