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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Pubs in England and Wales allowed to stay open later for VE Day anniversary

Union flags in Oxford Street
Union flags in Oxford Street, central London, before the VE Day celebrations next month. Photograph: David Parry/PA

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the UK prime minister has announced.

The government will allow pubs in England and Wales to close at 1am on 9 May to allow drinkers to continue celebrating into the early hours.

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