Planning a holiday? Here's what you need to know about your annual leave entitlement. 👀 👇 Most workers who work a 5-day week must get at least 28 days of paid annual leave a year. This is the equivalent of 5.6 weeks of holiday. 🧳 Part-time workers who work regular hours for the whole year are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid holiday, but this will amount to fewer than 28 days. 🗓️ For example, if you work 3 days a week, they must get at least 16.8 days of leave a year (3 × 5.6). It’s up to your employer as to whether bank holidays are included as part of your statutory annual leave or not. 🌴 For more information on annual leave, head to gov.uk/holiday-entitlement-r…

One week to go until the clocks go back! ⏰ On 25 October, the clocks will go back by one hour at 2am.

5 facts about Veteran Cards 👇 1. The HM Armed Forces Veteran Card lets you prove you served in the UK armed forces 2. You can use it to access discounts at attractions, restaurants and shops 3. It can help you and your family access employment, healthcare and housing support 4. It can make travel cheaper with discounted schemes like the Veterans Railcard 5. You can add a digital version to your phone using the GOV.UK One Login app Find out more at gov.uk/veteran-card

You can sign up for flood warnings by phone, text or email for homes and organisations in England ☔ You’ll get messages about flooding from rivers, the sea or groundwater, depending on your area. You can’t get flood warnings for surface water flooding or ‘flash flooding’. Sign up for flood warnings at gov.uk/get-flood-warnings

Tax-free Childcare covers more than you might think. You can use it to pay for childminders, after-school clubs, and more. 👶🏻 Many working parents can save up to £500 every 3 months. Head to gov.uk/tax-free-childcare to find out more.

Do you know the difference between flood alerts and warnings? ⚠️ Read through to find out more! Flood alert 💧: • Flooding is possible so you should prepare now • Pack a bag with essential items like medication and insurance documents 🎒 Flood warning 💧: • Flooding is expected so you should act now • Move your family, pets and car to safety and put valuable items upstairs 🐶 • Turn off your gas, water and electricity at the mains if it’s safe to do so Severe flood warnings 💧: • Flooding could cause significant danger to life – you must act now • Follow the advice from the emergency services and call 999 if you’re in immediate danger 🚨 • Keep yourself and family safe You can sign up to flood warnings on GOV.UK. Just head to gov.uk/get-flood-warnings

If you’re posting something to someone serving in the armed forces this Christmas, here are the deadline dates you need to know for each type of British Forces Post Office (BFPO) location 🎄 The deadlines are: • Static Firm Base: 23 October 2026 • Operations: 17 November 2026 • HM Ships: 17 November 2026 Make sure you: • check how to address British Forces Post Office mail ✉️ • check the list of what you can’t send ❌ • fill out a customs form if you’re sending a parcel 📦 Find out more at gov.uk/bfpo

If everyone in your house is a full-time student, you pay zero Council Tax! 📚 To count as a full-time student, your course must: • last at least 1 year • involve at least 21 hours of study per week If you study for a qualification up to A level and you’re under 20, your course must: • last at least 3 months • involve at least 12 hours of study per week The discount isn’t applied automatically. ❌ If you get a bill and need to apply for a discount, just search 'apply for a Council Tax discount' on GOV.UK.

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) can help cover extra study-related costs linked to a disability, mental health problems or long-term illness. 👛 Undergraduate and postgraduate students can get up to £27,783 per year for support. The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs - not your household income. You also don't need to pay back DSA. Visit gov.uk/disabled-students-all… to see what support could be available to you.

Do you know your new rights as a tenant? 🏠 Here are 5 facts to know about renters’ rights👇 1. 'No-fault’ evictions are now banned 2. No more bidding wars – landlords must stick to no more than the advertised price 3. Landlords can only increase your rent once a year and you can challenge unfair increases 4. Landlords can't refuse you just because you have children or get benefits 5. You have the right to ask to live with a pet and landlords can’t unreasonably refuse. Find out more at gov.uk/government/publicatio…

If you’re visiting the UK without a visa, you’ll usually need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). ✈️ An ETA is for people visiting the UK (not British or Irish citizens) and gives you permission to travel to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism. They last for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner. You can travel to the UK as many times as you want while you have an ETA. It costs £20 to apply for an ETA. You can apply through the ETA app or online at gov.uk/eta.

Did you know? 👀 You can bring your own car to your driving test as long as it meets certain criteria. 🚘 Check the rules at gov.uk/driving-test/using-yo…

Don't forget, the clocks go back by one hour on 25 October! ⏰ Check your alarms, watches and household devices.

Are you new to Self Assessment? 🧑‍💻 You must tell HMRC by 5 October if you need to complete a tax return for the previous year and you have either: • not sent a tax return before • registered before but did not need to send a tax return for the tax year 2024 to 2025 Find more information on registering at gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-r…

If you've changed your uni course through Clearing, make sure you update your student finance account.👛 Updating your course details can help make sure you get the right funding and avoid delays to your payments. Find out what you need to do at gov.uk/apply-for-student-fin…

5 facts about Child Trust Funds you should know 👀 1. If you were born between 2002 and 2011, you might have one. 📅 2. Over £1 billion is sitting in unclaimed matured Child Trust Funds. 💷 3. Parents can’t withdraw the money from your Child Trust Fund. 👪 4. Once you turn 18, you can access your Child Trust Fund. 🎂 5. If you don't know your account details you can use the free GOV.UK tool to find your provider. All you need is your National Insurance number. 💻 If you already know who your Child Trust Fund provider is, you should get in touch with them directly. If you don’t, head to gov.uk/child-trust-funds/fin… and use the free tool to find out where the account was originally opened.

Here are 5 things to think about this October 🍂👇 1. The clocks go back one hour at 2am on October 25.⏰ 2. Free flu vaccines are available for many eligible people from 1 October. Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment if needed. 🦠 3. If you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the first time, make sure you register by 5 October. 💻 4. As temperatures start to fall, check whether you’re eligible for support with your energy bills.🧣 5. Check guidance on fireworks ahead of Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night. 🎆

You must tell HMRC by 5 October if you need to complete a tax return for the previous year and you have either: • not sent a tax return before • registered before but did not need to send a tax return for the tax year 2024 to 2025 Head to gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-r… to find out more.

Are you a working parent? You may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. Here’s what you need to know 👇 What is it? It’s a government scheme that helps towards the cost of childcare. For every £8 you put in, the government top it up by £2. You can get up to £2,000 a year or up to £4,000 if your child is disabled. What can it be used for? • Childminders and nannies • Nurseries • Nappies • Breakfast clubs • After school clubs • Holiday clubs If your child is disabled, the extra funds can be used for more childcare or your childcare provider can get specialist equipment for your child. Eligibility You can usually get Tax-Free Childcare if you (and your partner) are: • in work (employed or self-employed) • on sick leave or annual leave Your child is eligible until the September after they turn 11. If your child is disabled, they’re eligible until the September after they turn 16. To find out more, visit gov.uk/tax-free-childcare