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An extra bank holiday is likely heading England’s way if the Three Lions win the World Cup on July 19 and “bring it home” for the first time since 1966.The Prime Minister told journalists in Ankara, Turkey: “Let’s see what happens if we get there.”But on the question of a bank holiday, I don’t want to jinx it, but ask me again if we get to the final.” Government officials have hinted the outgoing prime minister would authorise a national day off for everyone to celebrate.GB News understands the most likely date for a bank holiday would be Friday, July…

Prince Harry has resolved to press ahead with his UK charity commitments despite suffering a crushing defeat in his High Court privacy battle against Associated Newspapers Limited, it has been reported.The Duke of Sussex is understood to have instructed his team to “keep the show on the road” and concentrate on promoting the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.According to The Telegraph, he has not spoken with his barrister David Sherborne about a potential appeal and does not anticipate any contact with him this week.A source told the outlet the duke was “determined not to let the ruling…

High energy costs, green packaging levies and a lack of Government support could shatter the glass sector and move manufacturing abroad, industry experts warn. The sector is “at a crossroads”, with producers facing decisions on whether to replace gas furnaces with electric ones, in line with the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. But, because the UK has some of the highest electricity costs in the developed world, the sums do not add up, said trade body the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation. Some manufacturers have already opted to build new furnaces in mainland Europe, where they are offered greater financial support, it…

Martin Freeman has disclosed he felt frustrated with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant over their repeated assertions The Office contained no improvisation.The 54-year-old actor, who portrayed Tim Canterbury in the groundbreaking BBC mockumentary, made the revelation during a reunion special alongside former co-star Mackenzie Crook to commemorate the show’s quarter-century milestone.Speaking on the BBC Two programme Remember… The Office, Mr Freeman challenged the long-standing narrative maintained by the show’s co-creators.”When it became the monster that it did, because it sounded improvised, understandably Ricky and Stephen went, ‘No, none of it is improvised,'” Mr Freeman said. The workplace mockumentary became one…

Sir Keir Starmer was given a personalised revolver with live ammunition as a gift by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the Nato summit.The firearm, engraved with the prime minister’s name, was one of a series of similar gifts presented to the leader of each country who attended the event in Ankara.Sir Keir’s revolver has not been brought back to the UK and remains with British officials in Turkey.It is expected to be decommissioned before it is returned, meaning it will no longer be capable of firing live ammunition.Erdogan waived export controls on the gift but it was left in…

The Football Association of Ireland’s (FAI) General Assembly has endorsed a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.The motion was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, with 75 votes to 32 against by 114 members in attendance with three abstentions.The motion brought forward by FAI stated: “While acknowledging the strength of feeling regarding support for Palestine and the upcoming Uefa Men’s Nations League fixtures, that the members recognise the profound impact that any non-fulfilment of Uefa fixtures would have on Irish football as a…

Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.The deal has progressed quickly in the past few hours after United made their interest known over the weekend.United will pay an initial £48m for Santos, with an additional £2m in what are described as ‘achievable’ add-ons. Chelsea have also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause.Santos has been cleared for a medical, with fellow countryman Ederson also scheduled to have one before completing his £35m move from Italian side Atalanta following Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup.The news comes as United’s senior players prepare to return for…

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