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Requesting flexible working, how to make an application, what business reasons an employer can give to reject an application and how to appeal.

• Overview

  Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, for…

• Types of flexible working

  There are different ways of working flexibly. Job sharing Two people do…

• Applying for flexible working

  Employees can apply for flexible working from their first day in a job.…

• After the application

  Employers must consider flexible working requests in a ‘reasonable…

• Appeals

  Employees no longer have a statutory right to an appeal but may still be…

Update on flexibility of wording for health claims

• Updated: 9 January 2013

The FleX competition supported the development and demonstration of innovative energy flexibility exchange solutions.

• Updated: 26 February 2020

Innovation can differ in its degree of radicalness and can take various forms

• Updated: 16 March 2018

• Updated: 17 February 2016

Immigration staff guidance on using evidential flexibility when considering applications.

• Updated: 15 January 2021

We are seeking views on improving consumer-led flexibility in the Capacity Market by improving categorisation of Demand Side Response technologies and the assurance processes surrounding testing and delivery.

• Updated: 2 October 2025

This report contains the LPC's response to the Government's request to make recommendations on 'one-sided flexibility', as identified in the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices.

• Updated: 17 December 2018

Help to implement flexible working, including a toolkit of resources, webinar training and other resources.

• Updated: 1 April 2026

The rules on how you can access your defined contributions pension savings from age 55 are changing from 6 April 2015.

• Updated: 12 February 2015