Here’s why St George’s Day isn’t a bank holiday
England is one of the only countries not to get a day off for its national day. Whether we like to admit it or not, St George’s Day is one of the most divisive days in the English calendar and, despite being a day of national celebration, it is, famously, not a bank holiday. Pretty […]
1 month ago
Government ‘set to introduce new bank holiday next year’
Two dates are said to be under consideration for the extra day off The government is reportedly planning an extra bank holiday for next summer to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. According to the Express, plans are in place for a four-day bank holiday weekend in 2025. May 8 […]
1 year ago
Keir Starmer provides Bank Holiday update before Euro 2024 final
Bring it home lads! When England fans were pelting their manager with plastic beer cups after an underwhelming group stage performance, few could imagine they’d be preparing to watch a Euros final featuring Southgate’s squad. Though they have scraped through thanks to a series of late winners and a nervy penalty shoot-out along the way, […]
2 years ago
Keir Starmer drops fresh hint at bank holiday if England win the Euros
Bring it home! When England fans were pelting their manager with plastic beer cups after an underwhelming group stage performance, few could imagine they’d be preparing to watch a Euros final featuring Southgate’s squad. Though they have scraped through thanks to a series of late winners and a nervy penalty shoot-out along the way, they […]
2 years ago
Keir Starmer on the possibility of a bank holiday if England win the Euros
We need a day to recover from the drama! When England fans were pelting their manager with plastic beer cups after an underwhelming group stage performance, few could imagine they’d be preparing to watch a Euros final featuring Southgate’s squad. Though they have scraped through thanks to a series of late winners and a nervy […]
2 years ago
Bank holiday set to be a scorcher as Met Office issues new update
Did somebody say barbecue? The UK looks set to enjoy some much-improved weather this bank holiday weekend as temperatures soar. This April has been doing its best November impression, with much of the country experiencing chilly temperatures not far above single figures and stormy conditions, particularly over the last few days. But finally, it seems […]
2 years ago