I'm agreed on the week of work, since as you say, no one in a proper job is going to take a week of holiday to come and work for someone who may or may not empl

I'm agreed on the week of work, since as you say, no one in a proper job is going to take a week of holiday to come and work for someone who may or may not employ them. Probation however is a standard clause on every UK employment contract I've seen, usually with a 3-6 month period, during which either side can get out without penalty if it isn't working out.