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An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide or pay for employees' holidays
Findings from a literature review commissioned in 2018 to understand the evidence about the impact of school holidays on pupils.
Holiday entitlement or annual leave - information for employers and workers on entitlement, calculating leave, taking leave, accruing leave and disputes
Rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it can be used and what SIA approved contractors must do if they use it.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
Holiday calculator to work out statutory holiday leave in days or hours
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
British holidaymakers could benefit from greater choice, and more competitive prices thanks to a review of travel regulations that cut red tape for travel operators.
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.
Work out how much statutory holiday leave you’re entitled to as an agricultural worker
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
How holiday pay and entitlement has changed from 1 January 2024.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
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