Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
Summary
The UK government will not extend pub opening hours on Sunday night for the England vs Mexico World Cup game starting at 1am UK time. Pubs can stay open later for certain matches, but this late start time does not qualify for extra extensions, though pubs may apply for special permission in advance.Key Facts
- The England vs Mexico World Cup match starts at 1am UK time on Sunday.
- The government already allows pubs to stay open up to 2-3 hours later for matches starting between 5pm and 10pm.
- For this 1am start, the usual extended hours do not apply on Sunday night.
- Pubs can apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) to stay open later, but it must be submitted at least five working days before.
- Many pubs had already applied for TENs in anticipation of England’s progress in the tournament.
- The British Beer and Pub Association is in contact with the government to support pubs wanting to show the match.
- Business Minister Kate Dearden affirmed support for pubs while explaining the licensing limits.
- Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson expressed concern that pubs would lose out financially without extended hours.
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