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UK leave management, made simple

Practical guides on annual leave, holiday entitlement, bank holidays, and absence management. Written for UK employers and HR teams who want clear answers without the legal jargon.

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Free Templates
Free Annual Leave Tracker for UK Teams (Excel + Google Sheets)
A formula-driven leave tracker with UK bank holidays for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland pre-loaded. Setup walkthrough, worked examples, and an honest take on the limits.
May 2026 · 14 min read
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Leave Management
How to Manage Staff Holidays Without Spreadsheets
Side-by-side comparison of Excel chaos vs a clean wallchart, the hidden costs of spreadsheets, and how to migrate in 30 minutes.
May 2026 · 8 min read
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UK Bank Holidays
UK Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027: Complete Calendar
Every UK bank holiday for 2026 and 2027 across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Official GOV.UK dates with substitute days.
May 2026 · 7 min read
UK Employment Law
Part-Time Holiday Entitlement UK: The Complete Guide
Pro-rata formulas, the 2024 rules for irregular hours workers, bank holidays for part-timers, and a free calculator for every working pattern.
May 2026 · 8 min read
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UK Employment Law
Unused Annual Leave When an Employee Leaves: UK Guide
How to calculate accrued holiday pay on termination, the rules on excess deductions, and a working calculator for the final-pay figure.
May 2026 · 8 min read
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UK Employment Law
How to Calculate Annual Leave Entitlement in the UK
The 5.6 weeks formula, worked examples for full-time, part-time, mid-year starters, and zero-hours workers, plus a free interactive calculator.
May 2026 · 9 min read