"Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said fans will be able to enjoy another round as extra time will be given to games with a 22:00 kick-off. "With later kick-offs at this year's World Cup, we don't want to blow the final whistle before the winning goal," she said. "So we're showing red tape the red card and taking pub hours to extra time so fans can get another round in without missing a single kick.""
"Pubs across the UK will be able to stay open late for any home nation knockout match during the men's World Cup this summer. The government announced the changes that will allow pubs in England, Scotland and, if they qualify, Wales or Northern Ireland, to stay open until 01:00 or 02:00. The government had previously said the extended hours could only apply for the finals."
The government will allow pubs in England, Scotland and, if they qualify, Wales or Northern Ireland to stay open until 01:00 or 02:00 for any home-nation knockout match at the men's World Cup. The change reverses an earlier position that extended hours would apply only for the finals. The tournament runs in North America, placing kickoffs several hours behind the UK; games with 22:00 kickoffs will receive extra time so fans do not miss decisive moments. The decision follows a six-week public consultation and uses powers for occasions of exceptional significance. The British Beer and Pub Association welcomed the move. England and Scotland have qualified; Wales and Northern Ireland have play-off routes.
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