The UK’s 2027 bank holiday calendar has been officially confirmed, with the most notable change affecting the Christmas period: because both Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, substitute week...
The UK has just lived through its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with the Met Office confirming a provisional mean temperature of 16.5°C for June-August 2026. Scientists say this level of...
Thousands of pensioners receiving Pension Credit could be asked to provide recent bank statements as the Government steps up efforts to reduce fraud and error across the benefits system. The Department...
Ferry passengers travelling between Britain and the Republic of Ireland will soon need to show a valid passport before boarding, following new UK Border Force requirements. The change, which comes into...
If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a quiet pint while someone nearby watches TikToks at full volume, Wetherspoons has some welcome news. The pub chain has announced that customers will no longer be allowed...
Glaswegians may want to swap their usual Friday-morning lie-in for a look towards the sky, because a spectacular partial lunar eclipse is set to unfold above the capital in the early hours of August 28. ...
Set your alarm and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies: a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the UK and Ireland in the early hours of Friday, August 28 2026. While it will not beco...
Millions of people across the UK will receive their benefit and pension payments earlier than usual this month, helping families, older people and carers manage their finances before the August bank holid...
Contrary to viral social media claims, the UK government is not proposing that drivers aged 70 and over retake a full driving test. Instead, the plan under consultation is to replace the current eyesi...
This summer’s solar eclipse promises a striking celestial moment, but it also comes with one very important rule: never look directly at the Sun without proper protection. The UK Health Security Agenc...