15 h. ago Gatwick braced for bank holiday chaos as baggage staff prepare for strike at the end of the month over pay

Baggage workers are set to walkout over a pay dispute with bosses on one of the busiest weekends of the year, according to Unite.

Events

17 h. ago Disruption warning as Gatwick baggage screeners announce August strikes

The walkout will take place throughout the month, including during the bank holiday

Events

20 h. ago 'Labour must act on bin strikes or people will vote with feet' says Unite chief

As Birmingham's bin strike enters the sixth month, Real Britain guest columnist Sharon Graham, general secretary of trade union Unite, says workers are not being supported.

Politics

40 h. ago 'So cute' Lego set with 15% off that won’t break the bank this summer holiday

This Lego set is perfect to keep the kids occupied during the summer holidays

Politics

44 h. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates changing this month

Full list of benefits set to be affected by a bank holiday later this month.

Economics

47 h. ago DWP and HMRC making major change to 10 benefits including Universal Credit

The DWP is to make changes to ten benefits payments within days - following the bank holiday adjustment, parents with children continuing their education have been warned to update HMRC by this date

Politics

55 h. ago Revealed: The reason why Gen Z are breaking the bank to go on holiday... and how much they go over budget

Holidays used to be about making memories. But for younger generations, this is the real reason they are breaking the bank to go abroad.

Economics

68 h. 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

69 h. ago 'When will I get paid if DWP benefit paydate lands on August 25 Bank Holiday?'

Most people get a day off at the end of August with the Summer Bank Holiday but it also means benefits are not paid on that date

Economics

4 d. ago Blow for rail passengers as buses to replace trains over bank holiday weekend

'Major work' is being carried out on a bridge which will close the line between two Welsh towns

Politics

5 d. ago Rail strikes resume with bank holiday shutdown on CrossCountry trains

In previous strikes, CrossCountry has maintained a skeleton operation with a sharply reduced number of routes and trains

Events

6 d. ago Top brewery is urging Brits to 'stick their neck out' this bank holiday with sky high pub

A new survey has discovered that many Brits feel 'held back' from doing what they really want to do - and the reasons why are very relatable

Politics

6 d. ago UK's first hot air balloon pub could help the 3 in 10 Brits who feel 'held back'

A new survey shows that the majority of Brits are afraid to step out of their comfort zones with many sticking to their familiar routine.

Politics

7 d. ago AD FEATURE: Big Kid Circus brings magic to Wales with 20th anniversary show

The tour will open on Wednesday, August 13 and run for 13 days until the summer bank holiday

Politics

7 d. ago Largest wildfire in the US spreads to more than 126,000 acres in Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona’s Dragon Bravo fire has been burning for a month following a lightning strike on the canyon’s North Rim on July 4

Events

7 d. ago August 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics

8 d. ago Every 2025 UK bank holiday date left including long weekend coming up very soon

Bank holidays are days of national public holidays, with a total of eight recognised in England and Wales each, while Scotland has nine and Northern Ireland has 10

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of remaining 2025 bank holiday dates including August long weekend

England has only three Bank holidays remaining in 2025

Politics

3 w. ago Facial recognition cameras to be used at Notting Hill Carnival, Met says

It is among a range of crime-cutting measures being used at the west London event over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Metropolitan Police said.

Politics

3 w. ago Get a Legoland Resort visit for 3 people this school holiday for £50 less if you're fast

If you’re looking for a way to keep the kids busy this school holiday without breaking the bank, we’ve spotted a great discount that lets you save £50 on a family trip to Legoland

Economics