Give workers at least four more bank holidays, say union chiefs

Stuart Henderson enjoys sunshine from his beach hut on Bournemouth beach (PA) (Picture: PA Archive)

A union is calling for an increase in the number of bank holidays, saying UK workers have fewer than those in other countries.

As UK workers prepare for a four-day weekend, starting with public holidays on Thursday and Friday for the Jubilee celebrations, the TUC said workers deserve more breaks.