- The government is considering an extra bank holiday on Friday 24 July if England wins the World Cup, 60 years after their last victory.
- It follows England's 2-1 extra-time win against Norway on Saturday, secured by two goals from Jude Bellingham.
- England must now defeat Argentina in their upcoming match on Wednesday to reach the final on 19 July.
- Sir Keir Starmer hinted at the possibility of a bank holiday, telling reporters: “I don’t want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final.”
- However, Kemi Badenoch expressed opposition, arguing the “private sector would still be working and the public sector would take the day off”.
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