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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Councils and police urged to ‘turn a blind eye’ to pubs opening early for World Cup final

PA Wire

Councils and police are being urged to “turn a blind eye” to pubs opening early for the women’s football World Cup final.

MPs have called on the authorities to ignore instances of publicans serving outside of their usual Sunday hours, after warnings that licensing rules mean leave some venues unable to serve pints or open early for excited fans on the day.

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