Pubs in England to get new opening hour rules from June

Pubs are set to stay open LATE for Euros in a huge boost for Brit punters under plans considered by James Cleverly. The Home Secretary is expected to confirm pub opening times will be extended for the Euros next Tuesday.

Longer opening times will allow fans to watch England games without having to leave the pub mid-pint. The Tory MP said: "I will certainly look into it." He's expected to make a formal announcement confirming the move next Tuesday.

Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, insisted longer opening hours would gift fans with a “bumper summer”, while giving a much needed boost to the struggling booze sector.

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She said: “The Government consultation looking into allowing pubs to extend their hours to cover the semi-final and the final during the upcoming Euros is something that received overwhelming support and we look forward to the Government now putting in place the regulations needed as soon as possible.

“Reducing the red tape that pubs would otherwise have to undertake is one of the little ways that the Government can reduce some of the costs of doing business.

“There are many more, but with this easement the beer and pub sector is looking forward to a bumper summer of sport and let’s hope that pub goers can enjoy these extended hours, especially if England and Scotland get to the semis and maybe even meet in the final.”

The Home Secretary will make a formal announcement on Tuesday confirming that pubs could be allowed to stay open until 1am if England or Scotland make the semi-final and final, according to reports. It means that punters will have time to watch the entirety of games - even if they go to extra time and penalties.

As well as England, Scotland have also qualified.