World Cup: Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
England World Cup match prompts late-night pub openings
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The UK government has allowed pubs to stay open until 5am for England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. Coverage emphasizes police criticism of the decision's timing.
Outlets including BBC, Sky Sports, and The Guardian report on the government's intervention. The impact of the late-night openings on public safety and transportation remains to be seen.
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Why are pubs allowed to stay open late?
For England's World Cup match against Mexico
Who criticized the decision?
Police
What time can pubs stay open until?
5am
Coverage (5)
- Mexico vs England: Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for Three Lions' World Cup last-16 tie Sky Sports · 4h ago
- Downing Street defends decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match The Guardian · 4h ago
- Let people work from home after England match, say unions Yahoo · 4h ago
- England fans can drink till 5 a.m. for Mexico World Cup game after government intervenes NBC News · 4h ago
- World Cup: Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match BBC · 4h ago broke it first
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