9 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

10 h. ago Hurricane Erin to batter UK over bank holiday weekend with monster winds and downpours

The major category 3 hurricane is currently near the Bahamas and is set to sweep across the Atlantic before heading this way to unleash its wrath on Brits

Politics

11 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

13 h. ago Stop flies coming into your home this summer with expert's clever trick

As temperatures soar in the UK, many people are seeing an increase in fruit flies swarming their homes, but there are some simple solutions you can try over the Bank Holiday Weekend

Politics

13 h. ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

15 h. ago Britain will be battered by wind and rain next week as Hurricane Erin blows across the Atlantic after 24C Bank Holiday weekend

The major category 3 hurricane is forecast to remain out in the Atlantic Ocean, then the remnants could be seen in the UK by late Sunday - bringing big waves to the country's east coast.

Science

16 h. ago More than 200 pubs to host big Bank Holiday festival this weekend

The festival vibes are heading to over 40 Greater Manchester pubs this weekend

Politics

17 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

19 h. ago Met Office weather maps give Bank Holiday verdict as two scenarios emerge

Hurricane Erin is already causing 'havoc' for forecasters looking towards the Bank Holiday weekend

Society

22 h. ago Millions of UK drivers issued 'be prepared' warning ahead of bank holiday weekend

This will be the last long weekend until Christmas

Events

30 h. ago Brits braced for bank holiday washout as '600m wall of rain' set to lash down

Much of the UK is currently in the middle of a sizzling heatwave, but a brutal change in the weather could be about to sweep across the country over bank holiday weekend

Politics

37 h. ago Rail strikes to cause travel chaos over bank holiday weekend

Disruption is expected for the entire bank holiday weekend

Events

37 h. ago Hurricane Erin could bring end to UK dry spell with rain after bank holiday weekend

Hurricane Erin, which is currently over the Atlantic Ocean, could bring wet weather to the UK in the coming days

Politics

38 h. ago Train company issues 'do not travel' warning with 'significant disruption' expected on Bank Holiday weekend

The company runs a number of key routes in and out of Manchester

Events

39 h. ago Warning to 600,000 passengers over major UK airport disruption

You should expect delays over the Bank Holiday weekend and into September

Events

52 h. 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

2 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

3 d. ago Check your attic for these items to sell at your local car boot and make £100s

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares the best-selling items for car boot sales ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend

Economics

6 d. ago Flights at risk of disruption at major UK airport next week due to staff strike

The industrial action will affect holidaymakers looking to get away for the bank holiday weekend

Events

1 week 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