The Guardian12 Jun 2026Market
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The UK government has told councils to allow a blanket extension for pubs during World Cup matches featuring the home nations, with closing times as late as 2am for 10pm kick-offs. In England, this will apply from the knockout stages; in Scotland, from the team’s first group fixture. The British Beer and Pub Association predicts an extra 55 million pints sold, a revenue boost of £275m.