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# How does redundancy pay work in the UK?

Statutory redundancy pay applies after 2 years of service: half a week's pay per year of service under age 22, one week's pay from 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks' pay from 41. Weekly pay is capped at £751 and the maximum payment is £22,530 for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026.