21 minutes ago No10 denies plans for extra 2025 bank holiday to mark major anniversary

Hopes of a bonus bank holiday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War were dashed as Downing Street said there were no plans for an extra day off

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62 minutes ago When are Bank Holidays in 2025? Government weighs up dates for extra day off

Could next year see some extra time off work?

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4 hours ago Extra bank holiday 'planned for next year' as UK set to celebrate major anniversary

World War Two veterans, around 70,000 of whom remain in 2024, have given their full support to the prospective plans that could give Britons an extra four-day weekend

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13 hours ago EastEnders' legend tipped for dramatic exit in 40th anniversary 'whodunit' murder mystery

EastEnders' fans are convinced that one icon will be killed off in a 'whodunit' plot to mark the soap's 40th anniversary next year

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20 hours ago Amazon's early Black Friday cuts 22% off Apple Airpods Pro 2 with 'exceptional sound'

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds are now on sale ahead of the major sale event this week.

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24 hours ago New charge for anyone staying overnight in Wales as tourism tax introduced

The Welsh Government has announced that a 'tourism tax' will be imposed on holidaymakers from 2027 - with families of four set to pay an extra £4-£6 per night to stay

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25 hours ago Bob Geldolf praises Liam Payne as he's left in tears sharing Band Aid 40 first listen

Geldof released a new version of the charity song to mark the 40th anniversary of Band Aid fhat features the late One Direction star

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29 hours ago Mother to run third Santa Dash run in Liverpool in memory of late daughter

The Santa Dash 5K run in Liverpool will mark its 20th anniversary this year.

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