Venues can stay open for an extra two hours on match days if either or both teams reach the last four or the final - so fans can celebrate or commiserate.
Pubs will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am if England or Scotland make it to the semi-finals of Euro 2024, the government has said.
Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “We have listened to the public through our consultation and will be extending pub licensing hours should England or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of Euro 2024.”Venues will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours on match days to give fans a chance to celebrate or commiserate.He added that the move will “allow friends, families and communities to come together for longer to watch their nation hopefully bring it home”.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “With the Euros fast approaching, for many people there can be no better place to cheer on their team than with a refreshing beer at their local pub. If the team manages to go one better this summer, it will be the first major trophy won by the country since the World Cup in 1966.
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