Pub's can stay open late during World Cup

Thursday, 3 April 2014 00:00

Football fans have been reassured that pubs will be opening late throughout the World Cup period.

With the tournament taking place in Brazil some games will be kicking off much later than usual.

It’s been a topic of much debate in the UK, with licensing laws set to be relaxed for the four week period.

England’s opening game against Italy will get underway at 11pm on June 14^th.

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says pub landlords only have to follow a very simple process to ensure they can remain open later:

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