Following England's victory, pubs saw a significant surge in sales, with millions of pints sold and extended licensing hours. Conversely, school attendance dropped, with some pupils arriving late or absent, sparking debate between a government minister and a player.
England's football victory led to a significant boost in pub sales, with Heineken UK reporting a 67% increase and Stonegate Group serving nearly 800,000 drinks. Conversely, school attendance dropped by over three percentage points as many pupils stayed up late to watch the match.
Labour leader Keir Starmer insists children should attend school on Monday, despite England's World Cup match against Mexico kicking off at 1am UK time. This stance contrasts with coach Thomas Tuchel's suggestion for parents to let children skip school to watch the game.
India's NFHS-6 survey shows a near doubling of internet usage among women (33.3% to 64.3%) and increased preschool attendance (40.1% to 47%). Despite national gains, significant disparities remain, with urban female school attendance (84.3%) far exceeding rural rates (69.2%).
