The minimum statutory entitlement for paid holidays was increased from 4.8 to 5.6 weeks per annum .
Child Benefit was disregarded in calculating income for Housing and Council Tax Benefit as a means of improving work incentives and the incomes of many low - income families .
The minimum statutory entitlement for paid holidays was increased from 4.8 to 5.6 weeks per annum , and Child Benefit was disregarded in calculating income for Housing and Council Tax Benefit as a means of improving work incentives and the incomes of many low - income families .