Offices showing England Euro 2024 games could be fined £1,000

Bosses in shared offices are being warned that putting the Euros on in the workplace could see them hit with a £1,000 fine.

After securing a 1-0 win against Serbia, England are next due to take to the pitch on Thursday for match against Denmark. Kick-off is at 5pm, meaning many may be sticking around in the office to watch the game with colleagues.

But as bosses hope to let their employees enjoy the Euros over the next month, they may be forced to rethink their plans if they don’t have a valid TV licence in place.

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Research from flexible office broker Office Freedom found that in shared office spaces, the majority of premises are not covered by one TV licence. It is on individual businesses using the spaces to ensure they have their own TV licence in order for their company to watch.

If caught without one, then businesses could be liable under the law for a fine of £1,000. So for those hoping to enjoy the afternoon kick-offs, it could be well worth checking that your office has its own licence in place.

A spokesperson for Office Freedom told the ECHO: “With matches being played through afternoons and early evenings, we can imagine many businesses will be eager to allow staff to tune in to watch the action while they are at work.

“But with so many now operating in shared office spaces, it is important for companies to check if they have a valid TV licence in place. The onus is on individual companies operating in a co-working office to have a licence which covers the company, as existing TV licences in shared office spaces will only cover communal areas."

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