74 m. ago Major US retailers are participating in spring ‘retail blackout’

Target, Costco, Aldi and Lowe’s are all expected to close for the Easter holiday later this month

Politics

9 h. ago When is Easter and full list of UK bank holidays 2025 including four in April and May

When exactly are the UK bank holidays this year?

Politics

10 h. ago Extra fees to budget for on Spain, Greece and Portugal holidays

Holidaymakers may have to fork out more than they expect for Easter and summer trips

Politics

11 h. ago Easter bank holiday payment date changes for State Pension, PIP and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which may land early in bank accounts next week.

Economics

13 h. ago Weather maps reveal bright and warm start to Easter holidays as temperature hits 21C

Met Office weather maps show it has been a warm and sunny start to the Easter holidays with temperatures hitting 21C.

Events

28 h. ago Footballer, 15, who drowned in lake was promising star at well

Izaiah Smith, 15, was out celebrating the start of the Easter holidays when tragedy struck on Friday afternoon. It has since emerged he was a talented young footballer on the books of Dorking Wanderers

Events

29 h. ago City centre chaos as teens brawl in huge fights that happen twice in two nights

Shocking footage shows groups of youths fighting in a British city centre as cops say they were called out to quell disorder on Friday and Saturday night as schools break up for the Easter Holidays

Events

31 h. ago Police issue update after girl, 10, and dad both killed in horror caravan fire on first day of Easter holiday

Lee Baker and his 10-year-old daughter Esme Baker died

Events

34 h. ago Tragic schoolboy, 15, 'was celebrating start of Easter holidays with pals' when he got into difficulty swimming in lake

A 15-year-old boy who drowned after getting into difficulty swimming in a south London lake had been celebrating the start of the Easter holidays with friends.

Events

36 h. ago 'I'm a shopping expert and these are the 7 buys for kids to see you through spring'

As kids officially head into the Easter holidays, we've rounded up the very best kidswear buys to shop from £6 from brands including Marks & Spencer, My Little Coco and Guess

Economics

38 h. ago Easter holiday spend of £1,272 on average for families with children – survey

A quarter of people surveyed for MyVoucherCodes are going on a UK-based trip this Easter, while 13% are opting to travel abroad.

Economics

39 h. ago The huge beach 90 minutes from Greater Manchester that’s ideal for a sunny day out

Make the most of the spring sunshine and the Easter holidays with a trip to the beach

Economics

54 h. ago Greater Manchester's giant outdoor inflatable bounce park opens for Easter school holidays

It's home to huge inflatables including bouncy castles, slides and obstacle courses

Politics

60 h. ago Spring into school holiday season with top kidswear buys from £18 that follow trends

With the arrival of Easter holidays and a new season, we've rounded up the best kidswear fashion on the high street from brands including Marks & Spencer, Boden and Monsoon

Economics

69 h. ago Scottish garden named 'most vibrant' in the world ahead of Easter holidays

Premier Inn ranked this Scottish garden third globally for colour vibrancy

Politics

3 d. ago 'Significant progress' being made behind the scenes on new Falkirk town hall plans

Engagement with the public on the plans will start after the Easter holidays

Politics

3 d. ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? How the holiday dates differ across UK

Scotland fairs well when it comes to bank holidays this year but dates do differ slightly across the UK

Politics

3 d. ago Tariff turmoil: The impact on shop prices, the housing market and your Easter holiday

“These kinds of market moves can feel incredibly uncomfortable” – Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown

Economics

3 d. ago Tariff turmoil sees FTSE 100 sink 4%: The impact on shop prices, the housing market and your Easter holiday

“These kinds of market moves can feel incredibly uncomfortable” – Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown

Economics

3 d. ago Legal age young children can be left home alone as Easter Holidays near

The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk and just because you can doesn't mean you should

Society