Spring Bank Holiday 2026: Opening Hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, and Major Shopping Centres Friday, May 15, 2026 bankholiday shopping bullring merryhill thefort westmidlands retail 2026 openinghours may May is a much-anticipated month, especially as it offers an extra long weekend without the need for annual leave. Following the May Day bank holiday, the final bank holiday on Monday, May 25, is approaching, coinciding with … Read More
UK Set to Experience First 30C Heatwave of Summer in Late May Thursday, May 14, 2026 heatwave uk temperature metoffice may weather summer warmth drought forecast The UK is poised to feel its first 30C heatwave of the summer as temperatures soar towards the end of May. According to WX Charts, which utilizes Met Desk data, several regions will experience heat levels reaching 30C, with … Read More
DWP to Pay Early State Pension of £965 to Some Pensioners Ahead of Bank Holiday Wednesday, May 6, 2026 dwp statepension payment bankholiday nationalinsurance pensioners finance welfare may payments The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to make an early state pension payment of up to £965 to certain pensioners within the next three weeks. This adjustment comes as a result of the late May Bank Holiday … Read More
DWP Advances State Pension and Benefit Payments Ahead of May Bank Holidays Wednesday, April 22, 2026 dwp statepension universalcredit pip benefits bankholiday payments may budget nationalinsurance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that payments for the state pension and key benefits such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be issued early in May. This adjustment comes … Read More
BBC Considered Replacing Top Gear Hosts Over Diversity Concerns Sunday, November 2, 2025 topgear bbc diversity clarkson hammond may presenters representation television motoring A former producer of Top Gear has revealed that the BBC once contemplated breaking up the show’s most beloved presenting trio – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May – because the team was viewed as “too white.” … Read More