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UK could get extra bank holiday in 2025 with plans for new 4-day weekend
An extra Bank Holiday could be introduced in 2025 to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with the occasion being celebrated with a four-day weekend
When asked if they thought younger generations knew enough about the sacrifices made during WWII, 66 per cent felt that young people weren't as aware as they should be. Soldiers celebrating the end of World War II in May 1945 (Image: Mirrorpix)Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport previously confirmed the Government's commitment to honouring these pivotal moments in history, saying: "The 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day will be moments of huge significance for our country, and the Government is committed to commemorating the occasions appropriately. Geoff Roberts, 99, a previous POW at Arnhem, said: "I think it's very important in these current times we remember those that gave their lives for our freedom and peace in Europe.
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