Government denies extended pub hours for England v Mexico World Cup match

The UK government has refused to extend pub opening hours for fans wanting to watch the England v Mexico World Cup match scheduled for 1am UK time on Sunday. Despite a prior relaxation of licensing laws for later matches, Business Minister Kate Dearden stated these rules do not apply for the late kickoff. Pubs can still operate for a few hours after the game, but this current match falls outside the relaxed provisions. Concerns have been raised by the British Beer and Pub Association regarding pubs unable to host the match due to timing restrictions.

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