Plan Your 2026 UK Bank Holidays Now
Get the official 2026 UK bank holiday dates for England, Wales, Scotland & NI. Learn how substitute days work and plan your annual leave effectively.
Get the official 2026 UK bank holiday dates for England, Wales, Scotland & NI. Learn how substitute days work and plan your annual leave effectively.
Struggling with post-Christmas debt? Citizens Advice offers a vital 5-step plan for UK households to regain financial control, from budgeting to the Breathing Space scheme. Get help now.
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Discover the complete festive TV listings for Christmas Day 2025. Find out what films and specials are on BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Plan your perfect day of viewing.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive payments early due to Christmas bank holidays. Experts warn to budget carefully for the longer gap until January.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
Thousands of UK households will see DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension land early due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
The DWP is issuing state pension and benefit payments early due to the bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Loveholidays launches a huge winter sale with seven-night Mediterranean holidays, including flights, from just £129 per person. Escape the UK gloom for affordable sunshine.
Discover seven of the prettiest villages in the West Midlands for a delightful Christmas stroll away from the festive hustle. Perfect for families seeking a quaint escape this holiday season.
Plan your time off: UK bank holidays are moving in 2026 and 2027 as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on weekends. Discover the new substitute dates and how to maximise your annual leave.
Melly May Lynch, 29, spent two days and £250 embracing the nostalgic 'tacky Christmas' TikTok trend in her North Wales home. Discover her festive transformation and the hunt for 90s decorations.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
The UK's bank holiday calendar is set for adjustments in 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moved and substitute days created. Plan your long weekends now.
A consumer expert reveals six strategic tips to find bargain hotel rooms this festive season, from hidden apps to direct calls. Start planning your getaway now!
Thousands of UK pensioners on the basic rate will get their £706 payment early this week due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your payment date now.
Millions of UK pensioners will get their State Pension payments early due to the bank holidays. The DWP confirms the schedule for December and January. Check your payment date now.
The UK's biggest online travel agent has launched its January sale early, with major discounts on 2026 beach holidays, all-inclusive resorts and luxury stays. Secure your getaway now.
Loveholidays has launched a massive January sale offering huge savings on 2026 holidays, with deposits from £19pp and a price beat promise. Book now to secure cut-price getaways.
Millions on DWP benefits must note altered payment dates over Christmas and New Year due to bank holidays. Plan your finances now to avoid bill payment issues.
Millions of DWP claimants will see their benefit payments arrive early due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and what to do if your money is late.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
Thousands of children in Middlesbrough will benefit from free festive fun, sports, and healthy meals this Christmas. The Bring It On Boro scheme is back, funded by a £250k grant. Find out how to book.
Discover the perfect, stress-free Christmas gift: a festive bouquet of Christmas Roses and Freesias from Bunches for only £30.25. Elegant, meaningful, and delivered to the door.
The DWP has confirmed altered payment dates for State Pensions and benefits over Christmas and New Year. Find out when you'll be paid and which payments are affected.
Marks & Spencer's 'fun and fantastic' Christmas pyjamas are a hit. The satin set, featuring festive foods, is labelled 'selling fast'. See the full range and reviews here.