Most shops close on Christmas Day, but in recent years many retailers have decided to stay closed on December 26 as well. Boxing Day is a Bank Holiday – which means opening hours are already ...

Spiralling staff costs for High Street retailers, compounded by fears over Rachel Reeves’ Budget, pushed many to keep their ...

but why? What exactly is Boxing Day, and why is it even called that? Funny enough it has nothing to do with Boxing, instead, there's a confusing mix of traditions that kickstarted the day.