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Starmer suggests public holiday if England clinch World Cup victory

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

The prime minister has strongly suggested that an additional public holiday will be granted should England secure victory in the World Cup. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, are set to face Norway in the quarter‑final clash on Saturday evening. The championship match is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July, a week later. There is broad anticipation […]

England poised for bank holiday if squad clinches World Cup, Starmer set to confirm

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

Keir Starmer is planning to announce a bank holiday if England win the World Cup, it is understood, to celebrate the men’s national team finally bringing football home. The prime minister refrained from naming a date, saying he didn’t want to jinx England’s progress towards lifting the famous trophy for the first time since 1966 […]