King grants Scotland a World Cup bank holiday – could it happen in England?

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(FILES) A Scottish football fan reacts as he watches the UEFA Euro 2024 opening football match between Germany and Scotland on a large screen at the fan zone in Dusseldorf, on June 14, 2024. "No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be blessed with their blend of noise, colour and passion. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images)

King Charles has approved a one-off Bank Holiday to allow fans to celebrate the Scottish team’s kickoff in the World Cup.

June 15 marks the first World Cup match Scotland has taken part in since 1998, against Haiti.

First Minister John Swinney suggested the one-off Bank Holiday to give ...

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