42 h. ago The best holidays to book for May 2025, from boating in France to Greek island relaxation

Whether exploring Baroque Sicily or swimming in the Seychelles, there’s a trip for whatever way you choose to spend the month with two bank holidays

Politics

3 d. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

Politics

5 d. ago MP suggests Republic of Ireland should take ‘rightful’ place in Commonwealth

Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, also called for a bank holiday to mark St Patrick’s Day.

Politics

6 d. ago Major change to DWP benefits next month including Universal Credit and PIP

If you're due a benefit payment on one of the Easter bank holidays, you'll likely be the previous working day, as the DWP and HMRC don't pay benefit payments on bank holidays

Politics

8 d. ago DWP benefit and rule changes in April 2025 including PIP, State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates increasing, Universal Credit debt repayments changing and Carer's Allowance earning threshold going up - here's a full list of benefit and rule changes happening from next month

Politics

8 d. ago State Pension, PIP and other benefits to be paid early next month due to Easter bank holidays

Full list of benefits which may land early in bank accounts next month.

Economics

2 w. ago Bank holiday waste collection 'chaos' can't carry on as it is, says councillor

There is no contractual obligation for refuse staff to work on bank holidays or weekends though

Events

2 w. ago Easter bank holiday train disruption to hit major South London routes

Easter bank holiday train disruption to hit major South London routes  News Shopper

Events

2 w. ago When is Good Friday 2025 and is it a bank holiday in the UK?

There is not long to go before the Easter holidays are upon us... so, have you stocked up on Easter eggs?

Politics

3 w. ago Ooni flash sale sees top selling pizza ovens slashed in price ahead of April Bank Holiday

One of the UK's most prestigious makers of at-home pizza ovens, Ooni, is running a sale on two of its best-rated ovens, knocking a decent chunk off the price

Economics

3 w. ago New DWP rates for State Pension, PIP and other benefits might not be paid next month

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to the State Pension and benefits on April 7.

Politics

3 w. ago Every confirmed UK Bank Holiday in 2025 and exactly when they fall

Find out when bank holidays are in England- including past and future ones - as the UK is weeks away from celebrating Good Friday and Easter Monday. How can workers make the most of their time off from work?

Economics

3 w. ago Broadband providers offering discounts for some people on benefits

Support is available if you are currently claiming benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and PIP

Politics

3 w. ago Every bank holiday in the UK this year listed with several coming up soon

The UK recognises eight bank holidays each year, and we have already had New Year's Day (January 1) which means the next day to look forward to is Good Friday

Politics

3 w. ago Will the UK get a new bank holiday for the 80th VE Day celebrations?

Four days of celebrations are planned, the government has confirmed

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of confirmed UK bank holidays in 2025 including four in May and April

Will the UK get an extra bank holiday to celebrate VE Day?

Economics

3 w. ago Rail passengers face nine weekends of train disruption between London and Scotland

Trains will not run north of Carlisle on dates including Easter weekend and the first May Bank Holiday

Politics

3 w. ago Rail passengers face nine weekends of woe as trains between London and Scotland are axed

Avanti trains at Euston affected over Easter and May bank holiday weekend

Politics

3 w. ago May bank holiday to kick off bumper VE day celebrations with street parties and concerts planned

May 8 is the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Culture

3 w. ago Downing Street statement over extra Bank Holiday plans for VE Day

May 8 this year marks 80 years since the end of WW2

Politics