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World Cup 2026 Licensing Hours

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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2026

2 events

13 Apr 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked

FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026: Licensing Hours

UIN: HCWS1493 Late last year the Government consulted on proposals to make a contingent Licensing Hours Order under section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the 2026 FIFA Men’s Football World Cup. The majority of respondents were in favour …

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13 Apr 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked

FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026: Licensing Hours

UIN: HLWS1500 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Late last year the Government consulted on proposals to make a contingent Licensing Hours Order under section 172 …

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2025

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4 Dec 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026: Licensing Hours

UIN: HCWS1130 I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for the semi-finals and final of the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup next summer, contingent on any of the home nations teams (England, …

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4 Dec 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026: Licensing Hours

UIN: HLWS1129 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for the semi-finals …

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15 May 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship

UIN: HCWS644 The Government consulted on, and will be proceeding with, the proposal to make a contingent Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, after the majority of respondents to the consultation were in favour of …

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15 May 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship

UIN: HLWS641 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government consulted on, and will be proceeding with, the proposal to make a contingent …

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23 Apr 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

UIN: HCWS593 The Government will move forward with the proposal to issue a Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, following growing and overwhelming support from the public to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in …

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23 Apr 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

UIN: HLWS592 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government will move forward with the proposal to issue a Licensing Hours Order under …

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27 Feb 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

Consultation Results: Alcohol in licensed pavement areas

UIN: HCWS477 The Business and Planning Act (BPA) 2020 introduced a number of measures to allow businesses to continue to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic. This included a temporary easement to the Licensing Act 2003 that allowed premises licence holders …

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24 Feb 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship: Licensing Hours

UIN: HCWS459 I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for the semi-finals and final of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship this summer, contingent on either the England or Wales women’s national …

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24 Feb 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked

2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship: Licensing Hours

UIN: HLWS452 My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and …

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2024

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16 May 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked

Alcohol Licensing – Consumption of alcohol in licensed pavement areas / off-sales

UIN: HCWS472 The Government is today launching a consultation on measures that would make it easier for licensed premises to sell alcohol for consumption in an adjacent licensed pavement area. This consultation aligns with the Government’s commitment to support busine...

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16 May 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked

Alcohol Licensing – Consumption of alcohol in licensed pavement areas / off-sales

UIN: HLWS470 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government is today launching a consultation on measures that would make it easier for licensed …

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8 May 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for the 2024 UEFA European Championship

UIN: HCWS443 The Government has consulted on, and will be proceeding with, the proposal to make a contingent Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003. This Order will relax licensing hours in England and Wales for …

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8 May 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours for the 2024 UEFA European Championship

UIN: HLWS440 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government has consulted on, and will be proceeding with, the proposal to make a contingent …

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24 Jan 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked

Alcohol Licensing – Age Verification: Digital identity, technology and remote sales – Consultation on amending the Licensing Act

UIN: HCWS205 The Government is today launching a consultation on whether to allow digital identities and technology to play a role in age verification for alcohol sales, as well as whether to amend legislation in order to specify that for …

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2023

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27 Nov 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing update

UIN: HCWS69 The UEFA Men’s European Championship will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for certain matches (specifically the semi-final and final) …

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27 Nov 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing update

UIN: HLWS65 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The UEFA Men’s European Championship will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. I …

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6 Mar 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Alcohol Licensing – Regulatory Easements: Consultation on options for permanent provisions

UIN: HCWS601 The Government is today launching a consultation on alcohol licensing regulatory easements. Our objective is to support businesses as they deal with ongoing economic and financial challenges and the effects of the pandemic, cutting red tape whilst making …

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6 Mar 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours to mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation

UIN: HCWS602 The Government has consulted on, and will be proceeding with, the proposal to make a Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 to relax licensing hours in England and Wales to mark the His …

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6 Mar 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours to mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation

UIN: HLWS590 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government has consulted on, and will be proceeding with, the proposal to make a Licensing …

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6 Mar 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Alcohol Licensing – Regulatory Easements: Consultation on options for permanent provisions

UIN: HLWS591 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government is today launching a consultation on alcohol licensing regulatory easements. Our objective is to …

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9 Jan 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Late Night Levy: a consultation on the charge to be applicable to late night refreshment premises

UIN: HCWS479 The late night levy (the ‘levy’) is a discretionary power enabling licensing authorities in England and Wales to collect a financial contribution from premises that profit from the sale of alcohol late at night (between 12am and 6am). …

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2022

4 events

19 Dec 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing Hours Extension Consultation

UIN: HCWS460 On 6 May 2023, the Coronation of King Charles III will take place. To celebrate this historic occasion, events will likely be taking place throughout the weekend, both in the UK and across the Commonwealth. The Government has …

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19 Dec 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Licensing Hours Extension Consultation

UIN: HLWS451 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:On 6 May 2023, the Coronation of King Charles III will take place. To celebrate this …

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21 Mar 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

UIN: HCWS701 The Government has consulted on, and will be proceeding with the proposal to, make a Licensing Hours Order under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 to relax licensing hours in England and Wales to mark the Her …

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21 Mar 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Extending licensing hours to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

UIN: HLWS685 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime and Policing (Kit Malthouse) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government has consulted on, and will be proceeding with the proposal to, make a Licensing Hours …

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2020

2 events

24 Feb 2020 | Announcement Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

UIN: HCWS118 Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 allows the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a Licensing Hours Order (‘Order’) relaxing opening hours for licensed premises (any premises with a premises licence or a club …

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13 Feb 2020 | Announcement Home Office linked

Relaxation of licensing hours to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

UIN: HCWS115 Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 allows the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a Licensing Hours Order (‘Order’) relaxing opening hours for licensed premises (any premises with a premises licence or a club …

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