May Day
Why May Day bank holiday is set to move in 2020

Why May Day bank holiday is set to move in 2020
Government considering switching date in order to mark VE Day anniversary
20 Feb 2019
Bank holiday weather: UK set for record temperatures

Bank holiday weather: UK set for record temperatures
Temperatures set to climb following last week’s washout
4 May 2018
May Day 2018: ancient origins, strange customs 

May Day 2018: ancient origins, strange customs
Ancient Egyptians held first May Day celebrations, but most British customs have Celtic roots
30 Apr 2018
Paris May Day descends into violence in election run-up

Paris May Day descends into violence in election run-up
Six police officers injured following confrontation with 150 'professional vandals' armed with Molotov cocktails
2 May 2017
Russia spends £1m to keep the rain away

Russia spends £1m to keep the rain away
Kremlin forks out for 'cloud seeding' programme in bid for sunny May Day parade
3 May 2016