11 h. ago Full list of Scottish Councils that will observe a holiday on Easter Monday in 2025

Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday in Scotland, but some councils do observe it.

Politics

15 h. ago Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout as parts of UK set to be hit by downpours

Forecasts show a rainy Easter bank holiday will continue for many parts of the UK, though some spells of sunshine are expected and a number of areas could stay mostly dry

Events

33 h. ago UK weather: Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout after Met Office warning for downpours

Although yellow warnings have been lifted for most of the UK, more rain is on the way for parts of the country in the coming days

Events

54 h. ago Don't store your Easter eggs in the fridge over bank holiday weekend, expert warns

Debra Hutt, kitchen expert, shares her tips for transforming leftover Easter chocolate into delicious new creations

Events

54 h. ago Poundland to close all stores across Scotland on one day this Easter weekend

The budget retailer has confirmed its opening hours for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Politics

55 h. ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? Here are all the Scottish councils which recognise the holiday

In Scotland, Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday – though some local authorities do observe the holiday.

Politics

56 h. ago LEGO fans race to buy £40 Harry Potter set for £24 in Easter bank holiday weekend deal

The set replicates the Owlery tower where Harry asks Cho if she'll go to the Yule Ball with him in the Goblet of Fire

Economics

57 h. ago Met Office says Easter weekend will turn 'brighter' despite wet start but one area in Scotland could see rain

The Easter bank holiday has started with rain and wind but the weather agency predicts brighter days ahead

Politics

59 h. ago Good Friday travel LIVE UK traffic updates as Easter bank holiday weekend begins

Millions of people are expected to hit the road

Politics

61 h. ago Homebase, B&Q and Wickes store opening times for Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend

Store opening times are dependent on where you are in the UK for your Easter bank holiday weekend - here are all the details

Politics

68 h. ago Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

The alert will be in place between 6pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.

Events

3 d. ago Easter travel mayhem as Bank Holiday travellers are blighted by hundreds of rail engineering works and warnings in place for torrential rain ruin weekend getaways

Nearly 20million people are hitting the road today, while 19million more are set to travel tomorrow - meaning many motorists could face snaking queues along some of Britain's busiest motorways.

Events

3 d. ago Easter Bank Holiday Sales 2025: The best deals to bag over the long weekend

Discover egg-cellent deals and discounts this Easter Bank Holiday weekend across various retailers.

Economics

3 d. ago Met Office issues UK Good Friday warning for flooding and disruption as 'heavy' rain to hit

Downpours could cause major problems for people hoping to get away for the Easter bank holiday weekend

Events

3 d. ago IKEA, ScrewFix, B&Q and Wickes opening hours for Easter bank holiday weekend 2025

DIY and home furniture stores will make changes to their opening times over Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Politics

3 d. ago Trafford Centre and Arndale opening hours for Easter bank holiday weekend 2025

The Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre will make changes to their opening times on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Politics

3 d. ago B&M and Home Bargains opening hours for Easter bank holiday weekend 2025

B&M and Home Bargains opening times for Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Economics

3 d. ago Easter travel mayhem as bank holiday travellers are hit by hundreds of rail engineering works while 20million motorists hit the road

Britons face long queues during the Easter getaway with nearly 20million drivers set to hit the roads each day over the long weekend amid major rail disruption.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP Easter Bank Holiday payment dates and rises for benefits and pensions in April 2025

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Economics

3 d. ago Hay fever warning: Find out which regions will be worst hit as pollen count hits ‘very high’

Met Office pollen forecast map shows four regions in England have a 'very high' warning level for pollen this Easter Bank holiday

Events