Downing Road has no plans for a financial institution vacation to mark the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win, the BBC understands.
England made historical past on Sunday as they retained their title towards World Champions Spain after a dramatic penalty shootout in Basel.
A homecoming parade will likely be held in central London on Tuesday, with an open-top bus tour culminating in a ceremony exterior Buckingham Palace.
However the authorities seems set to substantiate there will likely be no financial institution vacation to mark the event, according to what occurred when England gained the identical match three years in the past.
Nevertheless, Downing Road stated it would maintain a particular reception for the Lionesses on Monday to mark their “momentous achievement”.
The occasion will likely be hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports activities minister Stephanie Peacock.
Requires a financial institution vacation after a significant soccer success will not be new, however none had been held when England's males's staff gained the World Cup in 1966, nor when the Lionesses gained the Euros in 2022.
Sir Keir has beforehand instructed he could be open to giving folks a time off work to rejoice an England win, saying on the time that the 2022 victory ought to be “marked with a correct day of celebration”.
When the Lionesses reached the World Cup closing towards Spain in 2023, Sir Keir stated “there ought to be a celebratory financial institution vacation if the Lionesses carry it residence”.
Downing Road will possible have an eye fixed on the financial price of asserting an additional financial institution vacation.
Authorities modelling has beforehand put the associated fee at £1.36bn, whereas accountancy agency PwC estimated the determine could be nearer to £831m.
Sir Keir watched on from the stands as England clinched a win on penalties, after the 2 sides held one another at 1-1 after 90 minutes and further time.
Spot kicks from Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles and Chloe Kelly, in addition to two large saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, had been sufficient to see England emerge from the tense match victorious.
The prime minister described the staff as “historical past makers” after the full-time whistle, including: “You dug deep when it mattered most and you have made the nation proud.”
