Government increases holiday allowance

The UK Government increases statutory annual holiday entitlement for full-time workers from 20 to 24 days from this month. It will put it up again to 28 days from April 1 2009.

The move was welcomed by Cheapflights.co.uk's general manager Francesca Ecsery.

"The increase in the amount of holiday entitlement available to workers is a great coup for those industrious citizens who constantly juggle work and play.

"Legislation that levels the playing field for more people has come into effect, but workers do need to be made aware of it - employed people could be missing out by not keeping up to speed with their rights in the workplace.

"Widely believed to lead to improved productivity, the motivational reward of increased holiday can be just as valuable as an increase in money in workers' pockets.

"With the entitlement increasing again in 2009, workers will be able to flock to their favourite destinations more often - tour operators, travellers and tourist destinations alike will all reap the benefits." By Bev Fearis for Travel Mole Travel Mole website.

Published: 8.10.2007