From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

We've just enjoyed one of the final bank holidays for 2025, and many are likely already looking forward to the remaining ones this year, as well as those in store for 2026. Next year, the Boxing Day ...

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should mandate their workers to return to the office full time. Speaking to reporters in Inglewood, Ont ...

We've just had one of the last bank holidays for 2025, with many likely already thinking ahead to those remaining this year, and the ones to come in 2026. Next year, the Boxing Day bank holiday will ...

Labor Day is the first Monday of September, and it is a day to celebrate the hard work of every worker in the United States. Labor Day symbolizes prosperity, strength, and well-being. It is also known ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a three-day paid holiday for employees working in the private sector on the eve of Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace Be Upon Him) birthday. According to a report ...

After one of the hottest bank holidays on record - with Wales and Northern Ireland recording their hottest ever - ending a three-day weekend for many on Monday, it's natural to be thinking about when ...

18:26, Tue, Aug 26, 2025 Updated: 18:30, Tue, Aug 26, 2025 The French public have overwhelmingly opposed plans to rescue the Government's finances by abolishing two national holidays. Prime Minister ...

The final week of August has multiple bank holidays lined up. As the festive season gets into full swing, there are several holidays scheduled as per the central bank’s calendar. Multiple branches ...

School days often feel like a whirlwind— loaded with assignments, periodic tests, daily routines, school prayers and many more. While you get ready for school, in a rush you often forget things and ...

Belgium has until May to implement updated EU rules on single permits that grant improved rights and flexibilities to non-EU workers. Single permits are the process through which high-skilled and ...

The U.S. has paused issuing worker visas for foreign truck drivers, citing safety and job concerns. This follows a fatal crash involving a non-English-speaking, unauthorized Indian driver. Trump’s ...