More holidays

The statutory holiday entitlement is changing. The holiday entitlement will increase to 24 days from 1st October 2007 and to 28 days from 1st April 2009.

These proposals relate to England, Wales and Scotland. The Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland is bringing forward proposals for Northern Ireland.

More information on the changes to statutory holiday entitlement can be found at http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/holidays/index.html

Guidance for employers on how to implement the increase is available on the Business Link website. http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?r.s=sl&type=RESOURCES&itemId=1074414822