Pubs are calling for licensing laws to be relaxed to allow venues to serve alcohol from 10:00 ahead of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) wants pubs to be able to sell drinks before kick-off.
The BBC understands it is unlikely as MPs would need to return to Westminster to change the rules temporarily.
The BBC understands it is unlikely as MPs would need to return to Westminster to change the rules temporarily.
Temporary tweaks to licensing laws that apply in England and Wales for special events have to be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords under the Licensing Act 2003.
This has been done in the past ahead of big celebrations such as the Platinum Jubilee and the Euro 2020 final.
However, as Parliament is currently in recess, it is understood the government is not planning to recall MPs to make the change ahead of the England v Spain final.
Individual pubs can apply for a special exemption to serve alcohol earlier than is allowed under their usual licence, but this requires several days’ notice ahead of any event.
Pubs are calling for licensing laws to be relaxed to allow venues to serve alcohol from 10:00 ahead of the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.
The BBC understands it is unlikely as MPs would need to return to Westminster to change the rules temporarily.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) wants pubs to be able to sell drinks before kick-off.
Temporary tweaks to licensing laws that apply in England and Wales for special events have to be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords under the Licensing Act 2003.
The BBC understands it is unlikely as MPs would need to return to Westminster to change the rules temporarily.
The BBC understands it is unlikely as MPs would need to return to Westminster to change the rules temporarily.
Temporary tweaks to licensing laws that apply in England and Wales for special events have to be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords under the Licensing Act 2003.
This has been done in the past ahead of big celebrations such as the Platinum Jubilee and the Euro 2020 final.
However, as Parliament is currently in recess, it is understood the government is not planning to recall MPs to make the change ahead of the England v Spain final.
Individual pubs can apply for a special exemption to serve alcohol earlier than is allowed under their usual licence, but this requires several days’ notice ahead of any event.
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