Bank Holidays
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Mums debate whether you should pay your childminder on a bank holiday
The topic divided parents on Mumsnet.
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30 UK day trips for the Bank Holiday weekend
The May Day Bank Holiday is just around the corner – which means a three-day break is nearly upon us. Make the most of it at one of the many events across the UK, many of which are family-friendly. Some are also free and don’t need pre-booking. From music festivals to foodie festivals, kite flying to sheep racing, here’s our pick of UK day trips for the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Working on a bank holiday - what are your rights?
As you sit back and stuff your face with chocolate this Easter weekend, spare a thought for all the people still at work. A survey last year from personal credit company Provident found that three in ten people planned to work on the spring bank
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UK is second worst for bank holidays
A new study has revealed that the UK is a haven for workaholics. For those of us who like a bit of life in our work/life balance, however, it's the second worst place in the world - because we are almost bottom of the pile when it comes to
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Take three staycations: UK boltholes for Bank Holiday bliss
Forget trying to fight the city crowds or battling your way through an airport this coming bank holiday: take a staycation instead! You can away from it all and relax instead with these late summer short breaks in the UK. From seaside escapes
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Travel chiefs hail Jubilee boost
Travel chiefs have dismissed fears that the long Jubilee bank holiday weekend will harm the UK economy. Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King has warned the Jubilee celebrations, with bank holidays on June 4 and 5, could hit economic
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Diamond Jubilee 'could hit economy'
The UK's battle to escape recession will be hampered by the loss of output due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Bank of England has said. The four-day holiday weekend may encourage some people to take longer breaks or