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Is a job at 13 banned in the United Kingdom?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in the United Kingdom. Light part-time work from 13, like paper rounds, with a permit.

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 s.18 + council byelaws: light part-time work from 13 (e.g. paper rounds). Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 s.28 (Royal Assent 29 Apr 2026, commencement TBC) keeps light work at 13 by regulation, with a council permit.

Source: CYPA 1933 s.18; CWSA 2026

• The United Kingdom is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 16 of 39 countries.

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