Overview

• The UK government will allow pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 1am on the nights of the Women’s Euro semi-finals and final if England or Wales progress.
• This decision leverages licensing provisions for events of 'exceptional national significance' to enhance fan experiences and support the night-time economy.
• England, the defending champions, and Wales, making their tournament debut, face tough group-stage competition against France and the Netherlands.
• The announcement was made early to give venues time to plan stock, staffing, and meet statutory requirements before Parliament’s summer recess.
• Scotland and Northern Ireland are excluded from this extension due to separate licensing regulations.