Can Starmer’s late-night World Cup openings help Britain’s struggling pubs? (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government is allowing pubs to stay open later during World Cup matches to help the struggling hospitality sector, but the impact may be limited due to licensing rules, weather concerns, and broader economic challenges.

• UK government allows pubs to stay open until 2am on some World Cup match days to boost hospitality sector.
• Late opening hours may benefit pubs during high-demand games but are limited by licensing rules and potential weather delays.
• Pubs expect increased sales during World Cup but face broader challenges like rising costs and high VAT rates.