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This consultation seeks views on the government’s proposals to make changes to the legislative framework for Appointed Representatives.

• Updated: 12 February 2026

Rights to paid time off and access to facilities for trade union representatives and officials.

• Overview

  Trade union representatives (‘reps’) are entitled to certain rights to…

• Time off work

  Trade union representatives (‘reps’) are entitled to time off to carry out…

• Access to accommodation and facilities

  Trade union representatives (‘reps’) are entitled to access to…

• When employers and reps disagree

  If trade union representatives (‘reps’) have problems getting time off…

Documents relating to Crown Representatives - people who work across departments to help the government act as a single customer.

• Updated: 19 July 2012

• Updated: 1 April 2026

Apply to come to the UK as a representative of a news agency, newspaper or news agency and you’re from outside the EEA and Switzerland - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, extend and switch.

Make, or respond to, a complaint under Regulation 15(1) of the Information and Consultation Regulations 2004.

You need to appoint an administrative or fiscal representative if you’re liable for Air Passenger Duty but you are not based in the UK.

• Updated: 29 January 2018

Information about Crown Representatives and the strategic suppliers they work with.

• Updated: 1 July 2026

Immigration staff guidance on applications from representatives of overseas businesses.

• Updated: 17 July 2023

• Updated: 12 February 2026