What minimum rest period should there be between each working day?

Most adult workers covered by the Working Time Regulations are entitled to a rest from work of at least 11 hours in every 24 hours.

However, in some cases defined by the Working Time Regulations (1998) the rest break can be delayed as long as compensatory rest is allowed later on.

Young workers aged 16 and 17 are entitled to 12 uninterrupted hours in each 24-hour period in which they work.

In addition, mobile rail workers, inland waterway workers and drivers of light road transport vehicles who are not covered by the tachograph regulations are not covered by the standard from the regulations on breaks, but must still receive 'adequate' rest.

There are also separate rules for seafarers, air cabin crew and heavy goods and public service vehicle drivers who are covered by the Tachograph Regulations.