Sunak to back UK bids to host Women’s Rugby World Cup and Grand Départ
26-Oct-2021 10:53:04 | The Guardian
Chancellor’s budget expected to give £30m to help secure events, plus extra £11m for men’s football World Cup
The UK will aim to host the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ, with the chancellor set to pledge £30m to support the bids.
Rishi Sunak is expected to make the funding announcement in Wednesday’s budget and spending review, as well as an additional £11m towards a joint UK and Ireland bid for the men’s football World Cup in 2030.
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