British pubs could be set for a later close at next year’s Euro 2024 – but there’s a catch.
A temporary change to licencing hours could see the nation’s bars and pubs allowed to stay open until 1am, two hours later than the usual time of 11pm. On Tuesday (November 28) a public consultation was kicked off looking into the scheme.
It will explore whether or not hours should be extended by two hours, but only under the condition that England makes it at least the semi-finals of the tournament. In recent years, hours have been extended for the King’s Coronation weekend and the Euro 2020 final.
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Home Secretary James Cleverly said: "The plans, which will be subject to public consultation, would provide a welcome boost for the hospitality industry and clarity for pubs and bars.
"This is part of a series of recent government measures to boost the hospitality industry and make sure pubs and bars have the support they need to thrive, including the continuation of relaxed licensing regulations that allow pubs, restaurants and bars to sell takeaway pints without red tape holding them back."
Both the licensing authorities and the hospitality industry are welcome to share their views during the consultation, which is due to run for 12 weeks.
There is reason to believe Gareth Southgate's boys could get to the semi-finals of next year’s European competition. In their last few outings, they reached the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, the final of Euro 2020 and the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
So, with a fair wind, if it is indeed finally coming home, then there’s a chance that the party could go on long into the night.
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