How long do I have to make a claim in United Kingdom?

General limitation rules in United Kingdom. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.

Contract claims
6 years
Non-contractual damages (tort)
6 years. Usually from when damage occurred; some negligence claims get extra time from date of knowledge.
Personal injury
3 years (from knowledge)
Employment (e.g. dismissal)
3 months. Most employment-tribunal claims: 3 months less one day, and ACAS early conciliation must start first.
Fraud (civil claim)
6 years (from knowledge). Where fraud is involved, time generally runs from when it was discovered or could reasonably have been discovered.

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