Can Starmer’s late-night World Cup openings help Britain’s struggling pubs?
Summary
The UK government has allowed pubs to stay open later during some World Cup games involving England, Scotland, and Wales to match the late start times due to time differences with host countries. This move aims to boost the struggling hospitality sector, but the benefits may be limited due to the timing of matches and licensing rules.Key Facts
- Pubs can stay open until 1am or 2am on certain World Cup match days featuring the home nations.
- In England, late opening applies only from the knockout stages; in Scotland, it starts from the first match against Haiti.
- Late openings are allowed for 13 of 104 games in theory, but fewer will practically qualify.
- Many home nation games end well before the late extended hours, limiting demand for longer opening times.
- Some pubs only have licenses to open until 10.30pm or 11pm and need special permission to stay open later.
- Landlords must apply for "temporary events notices" (TENs) to extend hours and have a limited number of these permitted each year.
- The hospitality sector, like the Garricks Head pub in Manchester, has prepared for late openings, expecting increased sales.
- Weather delays and licensing limits could affect how long pubs can stay open during matches.
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