2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates: Your Complete Guide
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.
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2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates: Your Complete Calendar
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.
Man's bank accounts frozen, shows zero balance
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.
2026 UK Bank Holiday Dates Confirmed
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.
2026 Bank Holiday dates confirmed for UK
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.
2026 Bank Holidays: Full List and Date Changes
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.
UK Bank Holiday Changes for 2026 and 2027 Confirmed
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.
Louvre Museum closed indefinitely as staff strike
The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed indefinitely as staff extend their strike over chronic understaffing and security failures exposed by a major jewel heist. Read the latest on the crisis.
George Lucas's $1bn LA Museum Sets 2026 Opening
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a $1 billion project by George Lucas, will open in Los Angeles on 22 September 2026. Discover the stunning collection.
Louvre security breach: Password fail nearly causes art heist
Shocking security lapse at the Louvre Museum as burglars accessed sensitive areas using an easily guessable password, exposing critical vulnerabilities in one of the world's most famous institutions.
Louvre Password Heist: Thieves Steal Surveillance System Access
Exclusive: Parisian authorities reveal sophisticated cyber-physical theft at Louvre Museum where criminals obtained complete video surveillance system passwords, exposing critical security vulnerabilities.
Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US
In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.
Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
William Scott's lost paintings found in Somerset museum
A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.
2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Egypt intensifies pressure for Rosetta Stone return
The British Museum faces mounting pressure as Egypt launches a fresh campaign for the return of the priceless Rosetta Stone, escalating global debates about colonial-era artefacts.
Ancient DNA reveals Louvre mummy's 3,500-year-old secrets
Groundbreaking genetic analysis reveals the hidden history behind a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy held within the Louvre's collection, rewriting our understanding of this ancient individual.
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens: Ultimate Guide to Cairo's New Wonder
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum welcomes visitors with unprecedented access to Tutankhamun's treasures and monumental artefacts.
Louvre Security Breach: Minister Investigates Museum Heist
France's culture minister launches urgent investigation into major security failures at the Louvre after thieves stole priceless artefacts in a daring overnight raid.
Louvre Museum Jewels Stolen in Daring Heist
Thieves have pulled off a spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, making off with priceless jewels from the historic Crown of Louis XV in a meticulously planned overnight theft.
Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build
After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.
Oakland Museum Heist: Gold Rush Treasures Stolen
In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves breached Oakland Museum of California stealing priceless historical artefacts including gold nuggets and rare jewellery in a sophisticated heist operation.
Oakland Museum Heist: Native American Artefacts Stolen
A sophisticated burglary at Oakland Museum of California sees thieves steal irreplaceable Native American treasures, leaving cultural heritage experts devastated.
INIU Pocket Rocket: The Ultimate Slim Power Bank Review
Discover why the INIU Pocket Rocket is revolutionising portable charging with its ultra-slim design, rapid charging capabilities, and travel-friendly features that make power anxiety a thing of the past.
Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date
After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.
Grand Egyptian Museum: World's Largest Archaeology Museum Opens
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum prepares for its grand opening, promising an unparalleled journey through ancient history with never-before-seen treasures.
Kyiv museum launches African art exhibition during war
In a powerful act of cultural resilience, Kyiv's Khanenko Museum opens 'Africa: The Art of a Continent' exhibition, showcasing African masterpieces while Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty.
Louvre crown jewels robbery foiled, suspects arrested
French authorities have apprehended multiple suspects in connection with an audacious attempted robbery of priceless crown jewels at the Louvre Museum in Paris, uncovering a sophisticated criminal plot.
Met Museum Faces Lawsuit Over Nazi-Looted Van Gogh
The Metropolitan Museum of Art confronts a landmark lawsuit claiming a valuable Vincent van Gogh artwork in its collection was stolen from a Jewish family during Nazi persecution.
Louvre Heist Suspects Partially Confess to Jewel Theft
Two men have partially admitted their involvement in the multi-million euro jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum that shocked Paris and the art world.
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