Get 63 Days Off in 2026 Using Only 28 Days Leave
UK workers can secure 63 days off in 2026 using clever 'holiday stacking'. Our guide reveals the exact dates to book for maximum time off. Plan your year now!
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2026 Leave Guide: Maximise Holidays with 8 Days
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.
Sara Cox on motherhood guilt after charity marathon
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox opens up about the guilt of being a working mother and her epic 135-mile Children in Need challenge that raised over £11 million.
Mutya Buena: Forced Back to Work Two Weeks After Birth
Sugababes star Mutya Buena opens up about mental health struggles and being forced back to work just two weeks after giving birth. Read her shocking revelations about the music industry's treatment of new mothers.
Sophie Habboo's emotional final podcast before baby
Made In Chelsea's Sophie Habboo was moved to tears during the last episode of her 'Nearly Parents' podcast with husband Jamie Laing before her December due date. Read the touching details.
Medieval peasants had more sick leave than UK workers
Shocking research reveals medieval peasants on some estates had better sick leave entitlements than modern UK workers, with up to a year off. Discover how historical benefits compare to today's workplace rights.
Alex Jones: 'I Feel Replaceable' on The One Show
The One Show presenter Alex Jones opens up about her fears of being replaced after maternity leave and why she still feels she has to prove herself after 15 years. Discover her candid confession.
UK Overhauls Legal Migration: 30-Year Wait Proposed
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major legal migration overhaul, stating settlement is a 'privilege, not a right'. Learn how the new rules affect benefits and residency.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
Ex-Strictly dancer faces homelessness after Home Office error
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Anya Garnis fears her family will be left homeless after a Home Office blunder erased her right to live in the UK. Discover the full story of this immigration nightmare.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
1 in 5 Americans Want to Leave US, Poll Finds
A new Gallup poll reveals a record 20% of Americans wish to emigrate permanently, with young women driving the trend. Discover the top destinations and reasons behind this shift.
Kidney stone pain reveals surprise pregnancy and labour
In an astonishing medical mix-up, a British woman's suspected kidney stone agony turned out to be unexpected labour, delivering a healthy baby she never knew she was carrying.
BBC newsreader breaks rules at pro-choice rally
Senior BBC presenter Martine Croxall under investigation after speaking at pro-choice rally while on leave, sparking impartiality debate at the broadcaster
UK Sick Leave Crisis: 44% More Workers Off Ill
Britain faces a growing workplace health crisis as long-term sickness absence soars, with business leaders warning of economic consequences and calling for urgent government action.
Baby Priya's Bill: New UK bereavement leave for parents
A landmark parliamentary bill inspired by personal tragedy seeks to transform workplace rights for grieving parents, offering crucial paid leave after pregnancy loss.
Hospital probe after baby declared stillborn found alive
An urgent independent investigation has been launched into a major hospital trust after a baby pronounced stillborn was discovered to be alive, raising serious concerns about maternity safety protocols and patient care standards.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Australia's Parental Leave Revolution: Historic Family Reforms
Australia unveils groundbreaking changes to parental leave policies, offering more flexibility and support for working families in the most significant overhaul in decades.
UK immigration shake-up threatens indefinite leave to remain
Exclusive: Major changes to UK settlement rules could force migrants to reapply every 30 months, creating uncertainty and financial strain for families and skilled workers.
Farage employed foreign worker with indefinite leave to remain
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reveals he employed a foreign worker with indefinite leave to remain, creating tension with his party's hardline immigration stance ahead of crucial elections.
Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Vick Hope 'bricking it' about post-baby work return
BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope shares candid fears about returning to work after maternity leave as she prepares to host Glamour Women of the Year Awards, opening up about motherhood realities in refreshingly honest interview.
Claim Extra Holiday: Millions Owed 7 Days' Leave
Discover how UK employees might be entitled to an additional seven days of paid holiday and learn the simple steps to claim what you're owed.
Best Maternity Leggings: Ultimate Comfort Guide
Discover the best maternity leggings that combine comfort, support and style for every stage of pregnancy. From everyday essentials to luxury options.
Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
Man Utd youngsters Garnacho & Mainoo get compassionate leave
Manchester United's rising stars Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have been granted compassionate leave, casting doubt on their availability for upcoming Premier League matches as Erik ten Hag shows support for his young talents during personal challe
Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows
A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations
UK maternity pay crisis leaves families struggling
New research reveals UK statutory maternity pay leaves families struggling as costs soar. Discover the true financial impact of having a baby in today's economy.
Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
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