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TUC calls on government to ‘do the right thing’ and grant special bank holiday if Lionesses win the World Cup
England fans celebrate following a screening of the Women's World Cup 2023 semi-final at Box Park Croydon, London, August 16, 2023

THE TUC has called on the government “to do the right thing” and grant a special bank holiday if England’s women win the football World Cup.

The union body says people should be given at least an extra day off if the Lionesses are victorious against Spain on Sunday.

But ministers said today that no plans were in place for an extra day off if the Lionesses triumph.

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