Licensing hours
Government extends hours for the Mexico v England game at 01:00 on Monday 6th July
03 July 2026
This will apply to on-sales of alcohol and late night refreshment
Licensing hours
Impact on licensing hours as England progress to the Last 32
29 June 2026
England's confirmed fixture dates, permitted licensing hours extensions and TENs requirements
Licensing hours
Unprecedented surge in late night Temporary Event Notice submissions from QSR sector in lead up to the World Cup
23 June 2026
UK's leading licensing firm Poppleston Allen reports an increase in late-night licences ahead of the World Cup
Licensing hours
The Government finally published The Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) Order 2026
22 May 2026
The Government laid the Order before Parliament on 12 May 2026 and it comes into force on 8 June 2026
Licensing hours
The Licensing Hours Extension Bill moves to Royal Assent
29 January 2026
The Bill passed its final reading in the House of Lords
Licensing hours
Update on relaxing licensing hours for the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup finals & business rates cut for pubs and live music venues
27 January 2026
The Government has today issued a press release announcing a support package to back pubs
Licensing hours
Government extension to licensing hours continues as Lionesses progress to the UEFA Championship 2025 final
22 July 2025
In England and Wales licensing hours will be extended by 2 hours for those premises licensed to sell alcohol until…
Legislation, Licensing hours
Home Office confirms extension of licensing hours for Women’s Euros
15 May 2025
The extension will apply if England or Wales reach the semi-final and/or final
Legislation, Licensing hours
Government confirms extended opening hours for pubs and bars for VE Day
08 May 2025
The Order applies for the evening of 8th May only
Legislation, Licensing hours
Pubs and bars to stay open late on May 8th for VE Day 80th anniversary
20 April 2025
It has been confirmed that pubs and bars licensed to sell alcohol until 23:00 can stay open for an extra…
Licensing hours, Pavement licence
‘Red tape’ around Licensing Act 2003 being scrutinised to boost business
14 April 2025
Potential changes to licensing in London, including the use of outdoor spaces
Licensing hours
Government announces Consultation on extending licensing hours for Women’s EURO
24 February 2025
The proposed extension will apply if England or Wales reach the semi-final and final
