UK Rejects 1am Pub Hours Extension for England-Mexico World Cup Match
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 2
UK Rejects 1am Pub Hours Extension for England-Mexico World Cup Match
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 2
Summary
Sunday’s 1am England-Mexico World Cup kickoff will not get a blanket licensing extension, with ministers ruling out later pub hours despite industry pressure.
Kate Dearden said April’s relaxed rules already cover later evening matches, letting pubs stay open until 1am for 5pm-9pm kickoffs and until 2am for games starting after 9pm.
Pubs without a Temporary Event Notice are now largely shut out because applications must be filed at least five working days in advance, though some venues had already secured approval anticipating England’s progress.
Max Wilkinson and pub industry chief Emma McClarkin said the decision will cost pubs trade and could leave fans unable to watch a major knockout match in their local.