Police warning over extended World Cup pub opening hours – while insisting they aren’t ‘killjoys’
Police have issued a warning regarding extended pub opening hours during the World Cup, emphasizing they do not wish to be seen as 'killjoys'. Pubs will be allowed to remain open until 2am if any home nations reach the knockout stage. The police chief expressed concerns that the decision could have been managed better, highlighting potential issues with the extended hours.
- ▪Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am if any of the home nations make it to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- ▪Cheshire Constabulary's chief constable warned that the extension of hours could lead to more problems.
- ▪The British Beer and Pub Association estimates that an England appearance in the final could generate an extra £275 million in sales.
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