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Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Economic Times
Is it a bank holiday today in UK to celebrate England Women's Euro victory? Here's what the government said
Bank holidays 2025 UK: England's Lionesses won the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final against Spain. Fans wanted a bank holiday. Jonathan Reynolds said no bank holiday would happen. A Downing Street reception and victory parade are planned. Keir Starmer previously supported a bank holiday. The Lionesses' victory is an inspiration. Celebrations include a parade to Buckingham Palace. The event will be broadcast live. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Lionesses Make History With Euro 2025 Victory Over Spain Government Rules Out Bank Holiday Despite Calls From Fans How the Government Has Planned To Celebrate the Win? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Where and When to Watch the Lionesses' Victory Parade Keir Starmer's Past Support for a Bank Holiday Starmer Praises Team's Impact Beyond Football FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads After the Lionesses' historic victory over Spain in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final on Sunday, fans across England were celebrating with pride and wondering if the government would mark the moment with a national bank holiday , as per a Kelly's calm and composed penalty sealed the win, making England the first senior national football team to win a major tournament on foreign soil and the first to successfully defend a title after their 2022 victory, according to The Sun despite calls for a bank holiday to celebrate the win, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirmed on Monday that there will be no bank holiday to celebrate the team's achievement, but there will be a Downing Street reception today and a Victory Parade tomorrow, as per the READ: Bitcoin to hit $200,000 by December? Shocking forecast from major banking powerhouse During an interview with Times Radio, Reynolds said, "There should be a day of celebration. That's what the prime minister promised," adding, "That's not a bank holiday, but there is a Downing Street reception today. There'll be the Victory Parade tomorrow," as quoted in The Sun once again emphasised that, "I'm afraid I can't announce a bank holiday, but there should be a celebration to mark this brilliant achievement," as quoted in the report. Reynolds also said that, "It's a magnificent achievement and it was just a privilege to watch," adding, "I think this team handles the big tournament pressure better than any England team I've ever seen. I mean, there were some tough moments, but they really came through," as quoted by The the public won't get a break from work, the Lionesses will be honored in style, with a Downing Street reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock taking place on Monday, followed by a public homecoming celebration on Tuesday, as reported by The READ: Elon Musk's SpaceX just moved Bitcoin after 3 years, should crypto investors panic? An open-top bus parade will travel along The Mall, leading to a ceremony outside Buckingham Palace at the Queen Victoria Memorial, according to the report. Fans are welcome to attend for free, and the event will be broadcast live on BBC, ITV, and Sky, as per The Minister Keir Starmer, who watched the final from the stands in Basel alongside The Prince of Wales, had previously backed the idea of a celebratory bank holiday, as per the in 2023, before the Lionesses' World Cup final appearance, Starmer posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), saying, "It's almost 60 years since England won the World Cup," adding, "I'm never complacent about anything… but there should be a celebratory bank holiday if the Lionesses bring it home," as quoted by The after the win this year, Starmer said that "The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation," as quoted in the report. He then said, "Their victory is not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but an inspiration for young people across the country. It stands as a testament to the determination, resilience and unity that define this outstanding team," as quoted in The Sun the government confirmed there would not be a bank holiday, though public celebrations are planned, as per The Sun in 2023 he backed the idea of a bank holiday if the Lionesses won a major tournament, as per The Sun report.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business Standard
England boss demands more investment after Lionesses' Euro 2025 glory
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women's soccer as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a very, very special reception at 10 Downing Street. The Lionesses successfully defended their Women's European Championship title with a penalty shoot-out victory over Spain in the final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday. Having become the first England team to win a major tournament on foreign soil, the squad flew home to attend a reception hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock in central London. The team arrived just before 7pm, with Number 10 decorated for the occasion with St George's flags also known as the flag of England draped over windows and bunting along the railings. As Wiegman rose to speak to those gathered in the Downing Street garden she joked that this is different from standing next to a pitch. She added: I have to make my apologies (for giving) you lots of heart attacks. You all made it through and we made it through and that's why we're here now. The team is just incredible, we won the Euros but making the final, we're already legendary, what the team has done and the team behind the team. Thank you so much for having us here. It's very, very special to be here and to be in this very nice garden with the way you set it up with all these pictures, it makes it more special, it's the first moment it sinks in a little bit because it was surreal what happened last night. Wiegman, speaking a few hours before the UK government announced a new package of measures to boost access to grassroots soccer, used the moment to call for further investment in the game. This incredible team won the Euros and then straightaway sent a letter to you, the Government, asking for attention and asking for access to football for all girls, Wiegman said. Steps have been taken but we're not done yet, we have to keep moving forward and we need a little bit more." We need some more investment," she said. "We're not there yet. In England we're up there but England needs to stay the trailblazer, it needs to be the big example. The players first but also the FA, the clubs, the Government, the country, the fans let's keep being the trailblazers. In her own speech, Rayner congratulated Wiegman's team on defending their title with grit, with determination and with skill. You roared, and I know I wasn't the only one roaring with you, Rayner said. Earlier on Monday, following almost a month of competition in Switzerland, the team's airplane branded with the word home touched down at Southend Airport in south east England. In a post on social media, the team shared a photo of the Euros trophy draped in an England flag on a seat of the plane. Holding the trophy, captain Leah Williamson was first to step off the plane alongside Wiegman. Outside of the airport, crowds were lined up to welcome the team. On Sunday fans erupted with joy across England after Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick to give her team a 3-1 win on penalties, after a 1-1 draw following extra time. According to the BBC, a peak live audience of 12.2 million watched the game across its platforms, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all TV broadcasters. It was back-to-back European trophies for the Lionesses and yet another final that Kelly had a huge impact on, after also coming on as a substitute during the Euro 2022 trophy match and scoring the winner against Germany. A homecoming open-top bus parade follows in central London on Tuesday, where there will be a procession along The Mall and the celebration will finish with a staged ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace. Defender Jess Carter has not joined her team-mates for the celebrations in London as she has returned to the United States ahead of Gotham FC's NWSL match against the Chicago Stars on Saturday. King Charles III said the team had the royal family's warmest appreciation and admiration following its win. The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can, he added.
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First Post
16 hours ago
- First Post
Thousands line the streets of London as England players celebrate Women's Euro victory; watch videos
It is the first time an England football team has won a major trophy on foreign soil and the celebrations in London matched the massive achievement. read more Thousands of cheering fans gathered to celebrate the England women's football team in central London on Tuesday as the jubilant players marked their historic Euro 2025 triumph with an open-top bus parade. The team, known as the 'Lionesses', beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties in a nail-biting final in Basel to secure their second consecutive European title, retaining the crown they won as hosts three years ago. London turns up in big numbers to celebrate Euro 2025 victory It is the first time an England football team has won a major trophy on foreign soil. England's women's soccer team celebrated their Euro win in London with thousands of fans. ⚽🎉 — DW News (@dwnews) July 30, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Crowds standing 20 to 30 deep in places packed the parade route, many holding young children aloft to catch sight of the players as they waved and filmed the scene from the top deck of their buses. The two buses, emblazoned with the word 'Champions', followed a marching band along The Mall, where England's red and white St George's Cross flags fluttered throughout the crowd, on the way to a stage in front of Buckingham Palace. More from Football 'Everything we do, obviously we do it for us and our team, but we do it for the country and we do it for young girls,' captain Leah Williamson said after the players had made their way to the stage to address the flag-waving supporters. 'Thank you so much for being with us. Stay with us, this story is not done yet,' she said. 'It's a lovely moment to now be able to share this with all our fans' England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton said their Euro 2025 win 'hadn't sunk in' until they arrived back in the UK - ahead of today's open top bus parade in London — Peter Stefanovic (@PeterStefanovi2) July 29, 2025 The celebrations kicked off on Monday when the team arrived home, greeted by excited fans who defied instructions not to gather at the airport. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner later hosted them at a reception at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Downing Street residence. Starmer, who missed the reception as he was in Scotland meeting U.S. President Donald Trump, congratulated the players again on social media late on Monday, posting on X: 'Back-to-back tournament wins. Inspiring the next generation. History makers.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Thousands of people have lined the streets of central London for England's Euros victory parade. The Lionesses' open-top bus procession took them along the Mall, before a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace@tessa5news went to see all the excitement. — Channel 5 News (@5_News) July 29, 2025 Fan Kathryn Hall, who was at Tuesday's parade, said she had been following the team since before a recent surge in the popularity of women's football in England. 'We always hoped this would happen for the girls,' the 47-year-old communications manager said. 'All those players that have come before … they must be so proud. It's really emotional.'
