Following England's semi-final win, many are calling for another bank holiday - but how are they created?

The Department of Social Welfare typically issues payments on the Friday before the bank holiday, so recipients can expect to collect their payments on Friday, August 1.

Bank holiday today: With Noida schools closed on July 23 for Sawan Shivratri, will vela also remain closed? Check full schedule for bank holidays here.

Football victories and bank holidays go hand-in-hand, but Lionesses fans shouldn't hold their breath for a day off if they win on Sunday. Downing Street has said there are currently "no plans" to ...

Why are my benefits being paid early? As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website states, if your benefit payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you'll usually be paid on the working ...

Notting Hill Carnival is a staple of the August bank holiday in London. Photo: Angel Ganev via creative commons Looking for things to do in London over the August bank holiday weekend (23-25 ...

The Lionesses are through to the final and big celebrations are bound to take place if they win but will England be given an extra bank holiday.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be hit by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.