American's Confusion Over UK Bank Notes Explained
An American visitor was left puzzled by different UK banknotes. We explain the history of Scottish and Northern Irish notes, why some shops refuse them, and the ongoing debate about cash in Britain.
An American visitor was left puzzled by different UK banknotes. We explain the history of Scottish and Northern Irish notes, why some shops refuse them, and the ongoing debate about cash in Britain.
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. See all confirmed dates for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including the next day off.
Plan your year with the official 2026 UK bank holiday calendar. Find out when England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get their next well-deserved day off.
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An Australian man woke to find all his money gone after Heritage Bank froze his accounts. The bank apologised for the scare, blaming an unread email. Read the full story.
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on region. Critics brand the long summer gap 'ludicrous'. See the full list of dates here.
The government has published the 2026 bank holiday calendar, revealing an eight to ten-day break depending on location. Critics slam the 'ludicrous' summer gap in England and Wales. See all the dates here.
Plan your 2026 holidays with the complete list of UK bank holidays. Maximise your annual leave and get tips for the post-Christmas return to work.
Plan your year ahead with the official 2026 bank holiday calendar for England and Wales. Discover which dates are moving, including Boxing Day, and mark your diary.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Declassified files reveal a heated 1992 meeting where Irish Justice Minister Padraig Flynn confronted John Major over Northern Ireland security cooperation. Read the full story.
The UK government has confirmed changes to bank holidays for 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moving and an extra festive day off in 2027. Plan your annual leave now.
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar. Key change sees Boxing Day shift to December 28. Plan your year ahead with the full list of dates for England, Wales, Scotland, and NI.
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
Meteorologist John Griffiths reveals 2026 will be a peak year for the Aurora Borealis. Discover the best places in the UK and Europe to witness the dazzling natural light show.
Discover clever 2026 annual leave strategies for England and Wales. Use bank holidays to get 16-day breaks for minimal leave. Plan your ultimate travel year now.
Two people have died after a collision between a Bus Éireann coach and a car on the Derrylin Road near Enniskillen. Emergency services responded to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
Leading journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride warn political establishments are unprepared for a potential Irish unity referendum, urging serious debate to prevent another Brexit-style crisis.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Find out the paths to qualification.
Craig Bellamy's Wales will host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final this March. Discover the path to the finals.
Wales, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup. Follow the path to North America.
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off opponents. Follow the draw live and see the path to North America.
Your complete guide to watching the World Cup 2026 play-off draw live. Discover the teams, pots, and how the Republic of Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland's paths will be decided.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Follow the path to USA, Canada, and Mexico.
US Ambassador Warren Stephens warns that delays to the Dalradian gold mine project are damaging Northern Ireland's reputation and preventing major investment and job creation.
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off paths. The draw sets the stage for March's high-stakes knockout matches.
Sixteen European nations, including the Home Nations and Italy, discover their World Cup play-off fate this Thursday. Find out who they will face in the high-stakes knockout matches.
Escape the UK winter blues with these four budget-friendly destinations recommended by a travel expert for warm November swims and sunshine.