October Bank Holiday Opening Hours Guide 2024
Don't get caught out this October bank holiday! Our complete guide reveals opening times for major supermarkets, retail stores, and essential services across the UK.
Don't get caught out this October bank holiday! Our complete guide reveals opening times for major supermarkets, retail stores, and essential services across the UK.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to close 53 bank branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing declining customer usage. The move affects Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland brands.
The historic mining town of Queenstown on Tasmania's remote west coast is set to lose its last bank, as Bendigo Bank confirms the permanent closure of its local branch, leaving residents and businesses facing a 180km round trip for essential financial ser
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has branded the controversy surrounding Nigel Farage's bank account closure, which drew commentary from Elon Musk, a distraction from the UK's real issues.
Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.
UK banking customers are being targeted by sophisticated 'withdrawal' scam that bypasses security. Victims report losing thousands as fraudsters exploit system loopholes. Essential reading to protect your savings.
Music legend Morrissey has been forced to cancel two major UK concerts in Manchester and Liverpool at the last minute, citing a sudden and severe bout of illness, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) customers were left stranded as a planned maintenance event spiralled into a full-scale online and app banking outage, disrupting payments and access for millions.
London's Wembley Arena is embroiled in a major controversy after outrage erupts over a planned pro-Palestine concert, compounded by the revelation of a double-booking with a Donald Trump rally. The venue faces intense scrutiny and calls for transparency.
Major UK banks are offering cash incentives up to £200 for customers who switch their current accounts. Discover which banks are paying and how to claim your free cash before the deals vanish.
Exclusive: Bank of America announces a major pay increase for its UK staff while quietly accelerating a programme of local branch closures, raising questions about the future of high street banking.
Major UK airlines are enforcing strict new bans on passengers caught using power banks during flights, citing critical fire risks. Discover the safety rules you must follow to avoid being barred from future travel.
Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: Lloyds Bank launches a limited-time £200 cash incentive for new customers switching to a Club Lloyds, Silver, or Platinum account. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to apply before the offer ends.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Shoppers planning a trip to Aldi this Early May Bank Holiday are urged to take note. The discount supermarket giant has confirmed revised opening times for all its UK stores on Monday, 6th May.
Sporty Spice Melanie C and Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams stun fans with a surprise reunion, performing their iconic 1998 hit 'When You're Gone' on stage in London for the first time in nearly three decades.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Shakira's highly anticipated tour has been thrown into disarray after a major dressing room disaster at London's O2 Arena. Leaked footage reveals shocking conditions, leading to artist fury and the abrupt cancellation of her first two UK shows.
Lewis Capaldi returns to the stage with a breathtakingly honest performance in Newcastle, showcasing vocal mastery and deep emotional connection with fans amid his ongoing health journey.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in England reveals Romans pitted gladiators against bears and other exotic beasts in gruesome arena spectacles, rewriting the history of Britain under the Empire.
US music superstar Post Malone cancels two sold-out London shows as RMT union Tube strikes bring the capital to a standstill. Full details on the travel chaos and the ongoing pay dispute.
The NFL is breaking new ground by taking a regular-season game to Brazil in 2024. The historic first will see the Los Angeles Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group launches a sweeping operational review, putting 1,600 roles under consultation while simultaneously creating 830 new positions in a strategic shift towards enhanced digital services.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expresses grave concerns about Donald Trump's potential influence on the US Federal Reserve's independence, warning of significant global economic implications.
A-list celebrities including Benedict Cumberbatch and Steve Coogan unite at Wembley Arena for humanitarian aid concert supporting Palestine. Event organised by War Child UK and Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is set to embrace her dark side as the Evil Queen in this year's spectacular Snow White pantomime at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena.
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.