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Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood aims to support UK pubs by extending hours during late World Cup 2026 kick-offs, with hospitality trade rising over 20% in past events.
- On Saturday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed extending United Kingdom pubs’ hours for World Cup 2026 so fans can watch late kick-offs, saying `Our nations’ pubs are going into extra time.`
- The US, Canada and Mexico host the World Cup 2026, with 16 cities and 104 matches, creating late UK kick-off pressures due to time zone differences of at least five hours.
- Hospitality groups said extended hours could help businesses facing cost pressures, with Star Pubs boss Lawson Mountstevens noting trade rises over 20 per cent during big events.
- The government launched a six-week public consultation on extending pub licensing hours, allowing pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 01:00 for late World Cup matches, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate regimes.
- Historical stakes are higher because the tournament could include every home nation for the first time in over 60 years, following previous relaxations for the Women’s Euros final, Men’s Euros final last year, and Victory in Europe Day anniversary.
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