Calls for a UK-wide bank holiday to mark St Patrick’s Day have been rejected by the British government on cost grounds.

The late Queen’s funeral on September 19, 2022, was similarly marked as a public holiday, with millions pausing to pay their respects. However, in 2020, the early May bank holiday was simply ...

The UK observes eight bank holidays annually, with additional ones under special circumstances. We've already celebrated New Year's Day (January 1), so the next one to look forward to is Good ...

As the UK enjoys an early start to spring, with longer days and the promise of warmer weather ahead, many of us are already dreaming of sunny days and how to make the most of the bank holidays.

the UK will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Four days of celebrations are planned for this historic VE Day, beginning as part of the early May Bank Holiday.

The UK looks set to pay tribute to the 'Greatest ... and rounding off with Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In 2020, the early ...

With Summer around the corner, people will be desperate to make the most of their time off and get away for any upcoming bank holiday weekends. But to really maximise on annual leave there are some ...

The UK observes eight bank holidays annually, with additional ones occasionally declared under special circumstances. We've already celebrated New Year's Day on January 1, so the next holiday to ...

Later this year, the UK will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Four days of celebrations are planned for this historic VE Day, beginning as part of the early May Bank ...