Starmer considers letting pubs stay open for England v Mexico match after backlash

According to The Guardian, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring ways to keep pubs open into the early Monday hours so fans can watch England's World Cup match against Mexico. The game is scheduled to run until at least three a.m. UK time, but strict licensing rules would normally force bars to close by then. After facing backlash, the government is seeking a workaround.

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