UK government extends pub licensing hours until 5am for England's World Cup match against Mexico

Summary

Keir Starmer has intervened to allow pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 5am on Monday for the England vs Mexico World Cup match, which kicks off at 1am UK time. The home secretary will use legislative powers to extend alcohol licensing hours under the "exceptional international significance" provision. Communities secretary Steve Reed is informing council leaders of the decision. The move follows a fierce backlash over the original licensing restrictions.

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