The Home Office is implementing temporary relaxation of licensing hours for the FIFA Men's Football World Cup 2026, specifically for semi-final and final matches, through the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill. The government has consulted on contingent hour extensions and published a consultation outcome. This allows licensed premises to extend trading hours during major tournament events.
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We recommend that, in its response to this report, the Government confirm the timing of its review of the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 and its plans for an alcohol sale pilot scheme. Type: recommendation | Number: …
As part of its review into the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985, we recommend that the Government should consult with representatives of other major sporting bodies and fan groups beyond football to examine the role of alcohol …