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Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.

• Updated: 11 December 2025

Dangerous extremists will face tougher ‘supermax’ style restrictions behind bars under Government plans to keep frontline staff safer.

• Updated: 3 February 2026

Overtime law - what is overtime, overtime pay, employee rights, part-time workers and time off in lieu

• Overview

  If you have normal working hours, overtime usually means any time you work…

• Compulsory overtime

  You only have to work overtime if your contract says so. Even if it does,…

• Part-time workers

  Usually, part-time workers must not be treated less favourably than…

• Time off and paid leave

  Time off in lieu (TOIL) Some employers give you time off instead of paying…

This guide aims to improve the way functional work is done across government, by making it easier for people to comply with functional standards.

• Updated: 30 September 2024

The rules on working hours - hour and limits, rests, health assessments and terms and conditions

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks during a visit to Hastings.

• Updated: 5 February 2026

Where you can work, your rights, healthcare, tax and National Insurance payments.

Find out about the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you or your child has them and when to get medical help.

• Updated: 18 September 2020

• Updated: 8 March 2023

Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family