What is a Section 278 Agreement?

A Section 278 Agreement is a legal agreement between a developer and a highway authority to carry out highway works.

Government Announces New Rates For Family Leave Pay And Statutory Sick Pay From 6th April 2025

The statutory rates of pay applicable to the various different types of family leave which can be taken, together with the amount payable as statutory sick pay, are updated on an annual basis. The new rates, which will apply from 6^th April 2025, have now been published by the Government. The new rates are as follows:

These figures will be superseded by any higher figures which an employer might offer either on a discretionary basis or as part of a contractual obligation.

The average gross weekly earnings required to qualify for the various forms of family leave pay will increase from £123.00 or more per week, to 125.00 or more per week from 6^th April 2025. The figures stated are the maximum payable (under statute) per week. If an employee earns less per week than the rate stated, then they should receive the lower amount equating to their actual earnings.