- The prime minister is reportedly considering a last-minute trip to the US to watch the World Cup final if England defeat Argentina in the semi-final.
- The plan involves flying to New Jersey for the Sunday game and returning to London for his final morning in office, with no delay to the transfer of power.
- Following his final speech at Downing Street, the prime minister will formally resign to the King, with Andy Burnham expected to be coronated as his successor.
- This comes after Downing Street rejected claims by Argentina's foreign minister, Pablo Quirno, that the Falkland Islanders were "artificially implanted by the occupying power", reaffirming their right to self-determination.
- The government is also considering a bank holiday on Friday 24 July if England win the tournament.
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