4 h. ago August bank holiday hours 2025 for UK supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco

The last Sunday in May is a bank holiday so shoppers may find that some supermarket opening hours have changed - here's all you need to know about the openings for some major UK chains

Economics

4 h. ago London travel disruption August bank holiday weekend: full list of tube and train closures for August 22

London travel disruption August bank holiday weekend: full list of tube and train closures for August 22-25  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

4 h. ago The best things to do in London this August bank holiday, from the Independent’s travel experts

The carnival, museums and walking routes to catch in the capital this weekend

Politics

7 h. ago 14 amazing things to do in Greater Manchester this August Bank Holiday Weekend

There's some big festivals and events taking place this August Bank Holiday weekend in Manchester

Politics

7 h. ago 100,000 descending on city centre among 14 unmissable things to do in Greater Manchester this Bank Holiday weekend

There's some big festivals and events taking place this August Bank Holiday weekend in Manchester

Politics

27 h. ago Make Jamie Oliver's fluffy flourless pancakes for the Bank Holiday in just 10 minutes

If you're looking for a delicious breakfast recipe to whip up over the August Bank Holiday Weekend then look no further - and this pancake recipe is 'not too tricky' to make

Politics

28 h. ago Best of the August Bank Holiday sales: From Space NK to Selfridges and Amazon

Shop top UK retailers for massive discounts before the great September reset

Economics

43 h. ago DWP confirms full list of benefits that will be paid early due to August bank holiday weekend

The early payment arrangement will apply to all major benefits this week

Economics

45 h. ago DWP issues reminder to millions on benefits as payments to be affected this weekend

Universal Credit, PIP and more will be affected by the August bank holiday weekend

Economics

48 h. ago Millions to get DWP payment in days, but it could leave you skint, expert alerts

People on benefits could be getting their payments three days early due to the August bank holiday

Economics

50 h. ago Train outages and flight delays: Simon Calder’s big bank holiday travel guide

Exclusive: All CrossCountry trains, serving England, Wales and Scotland, are cancelled due to a strike

Transport

51 h. ago Revealed: UK roads expected to be most congested over the August Bank Holiday weekend

The South East and South West are expected to have some of the worst congestion

Politics

55 h. ago Brits issued urgent Bank Holiday warning as country set for 'busiest' period

Millions of drivers are expected to take to the roads for getaway trips by car in the UK over the August bank holiday period

Events

55 h. ago Major travel warning issued for Manchester city centre ahead of Pride weekend

Manchester Pride takes place over the August Bank Holiday with road closures and bus diversions planned

Events

62 h. ago Drivers warned ahead of bank holiday traffic chaos with 17.6 million trips planned

Some 17.6 million car trips are expected to take place in the UK over the August bank holiday period

Events

67 h. ago Best of the August Bank Holiday sales: Fashion, home, tech and more

Shop top UK retailers for massive discounts before autumn arrives

Economics

3 d. ago Is it a Bank Holiday today? When is the August 2025 long weekend in the UK

What to know about the UK’s next official day off work if you’re feeling that summer slowdown 🌞

Politics

3 d. ago Wales weather maps for August Bank Holiday 2025 show how warm it could get

The Met Office is forecasting dry skies and relatively high temperatures for the last long weekend of the summer

Events

4 d. ago August bank holiday: Three cheap city breaks with hotel prices starting from £19

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry recommends three historical cities you should try for a Bank Holiday weekend getaway this summer

Economics

1 week ago 'When will I get my DWP money if it's due on August 25 bank holiday?

The August bank holiday is coming up - and if you're due to be paid your DWP benefits on that date, you'll need to know when you'll receive your payment

Economics