2025 US Federal Holidays: Extra Christmas Days Off
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.
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Trump adds two Christmas holidays for federal workers
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
Trump adds two federal holidays for Christmas 2025
President Trump signs an order giving federal employees Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off in 2025, a move following his criticism of too many national holidays. Read the full story.
Judge blocks Trump administration layoffs of federal workers
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
UK Defence Spending Lags Behind European Allies
Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
Trump's golf trips could cost taxpayers $300m
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
Black Friday Regrets: 59% of Brits Admit Bad Buys
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
Black Friday 2025: UK Shoppers Set for £14bn Spend
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
Federal Agents Hunt Man Over Threat to Trump Lawyer
US authorities search for Keith Michael Lisa, 51, accused of threatening Trump's attorney Alina Habba with a bat. Read the latest on this breaking security incident.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over discrimination claims. Discover the legal battle's implications.
US Government Shutdown Threat as Parties Deadlock
The US faces another government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over spending bills. Discover how this political standoff could impact services and workers.
Canada's deficit soars in pre-emptive Trump tariff defence
Mark Carney's government unveils massive spending package, adding tens of billions to deficit in pre-emptive strike against potential Trump tariffs. Analysis of Canada's economic defence strategy.
Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
US Government Shutdown Threat Over Trump SNAP Comments
America faces another potential government shutdown as former President Trump's controversial remarks about food stamp programmes intensify Republican demands for spending cuts, creating a political standoff that could halt federal operations.
Trump urges GOP to force government shutdown over Biden agenda
Exclusive: Donald Trump pressures Republican senators to filibuster spending bills, risking federal shutdown in dramatic showdown over Biden administration policies. Political crisis looms as GOP faces internal battle.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Federal workers face pay anxiety as shutdown threat looms
Millions of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political brinkmanship threatens government shutdown, leaving families in limbo and essential services at risk.
US shutdown forces workers into risky loans
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.
US Government Shutdown Threatens Federal Worker Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens government shutdown, with Democrats pushing emergency legislation to protect worker pay.
US National Debt Crisis Accelerates at Record Pace
The United States national debt has surged past a terrifying milestone, growing at its fastest pace in history. Experts warn this unprecedented acceleration threatens global economic stability.
Alabama man faces federal death penalty in murder case
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Deadlock Continues
America faces another government shutdown crisis as political divisions between Senate Democrats and House Republicans threaten to halt federal operations within days.
Trump axes 10,000 jobs, protects military pay in shutdown
Exclusive: Former President Trump directs controversial budget cuts while ensuring military salaries continue amid looming government shutdown crisis
Judge blocks Trump's unpaid worker recall during shutdown
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
Trump's mass federal layoff plan threatens US government
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical plan to slash federal workforce through sweeping layoffs and hiring freezes, sparking concerns about government stability and public services.
US government shutdown looms as Johnson faces rebellion
House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a major political crisis as hardline Republicans threaten to derail spending bills, pushing the US government toward a potential shutdown just weeks before the presidential election.
US Government Shutdown Deepens: Federal Services Paralyzed
The US government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, causing widespread disruption to federal services and leaving thousands of workers without pay as political divisions paralyse Washington.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
US Government Shutdown Looms in Political Standoff
With just days remaining until funding expires, Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a bitter standoff over government spending, risking the first federal shutdown in years and threatening widespread disruption across America.
Trump plans mass federal layoffs during shutdown
Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.
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