Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?

For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends, however, Boxing Day is a Saturday and so the following Monday becomes a substitute day. And for Scotland the extended New Year celebrations which normally include the 2nd January which for 2027 is also a Saturday creating a substitute Bank … Continue reading Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early? →

Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?

For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute days. However, Scotland has a substitute day for St Andrews. England and Wales So when are the Christmas and New Year Bank holidays? For England Wales and Northern Ireland matches: Scotland In Scotland there are … Continue reading Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early? →

DBS and seasonal job scams

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) continues a campaign to raise awareness of job scams and employment fraud among job seekers, alongside JobsAware – a non-profit organisation that informs people of how to avoid and report job scams and other unfair working practices. With seasonal job scams predicted to increase in the lead up to … Continue reading DBS and seasonal job scams →