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Why Firework Laws Change on New Year's Eve in the UK

UK laws permit fireworks until 1am on New Year's Eve with fines up to £5,000 for violations and prison for illegal sales, aiming to reduce harm and noise nuisance.

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Fireworks laws are in place to protect members of the public from harm, distress and noise irritation

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Why firework laws change on New Year's Eve in the UK

Fireworks laws are in place to protect members of the public from harm, distress and noise irritation

·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Exact time fireworks are legal in the UK amid New Year's Eve law change

Fireworks can only be set off at certain times to avoid breaking the law - and the New Year period has its own rules

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Brits warned this New Year habit between 1am and 7am could get you arrested

Those celebrating New Year's Eve may be fined on the spot for making this one simple mistake.

·United Kingdom
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Wales fireworks laws explained: Legal hours for New Year's Eve 2025

Fireworks can only be set off at certain times to avoid breaking the law - and New Year's Eve has its own rules

·Wales, United Kingdom
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New Year's Eve 1am rule that could see people sent to prison - The Mirror

People have been warned ahead of December 31

·London, United Kingdom
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UK New Year's Eve firework laws with cut-off times and £5,000 fines - Yorkshire Live

People using fireworks face penalties for breaking the rules

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examinerlive.co.uk broke the news in on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
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