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Starmer Keeps Pubs Open for World Cup, Sales Surge 67%

7/6/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer intervened to stop FIFA moving the World Cup round-of-16 kickoff, warning it could benefit Mexico.
He ordered emergency legislation allowing pubs to stay open late for England’s round-of-16 match.
Heineken UK said two-thirds of its 2,400 pubs stayed open and sales rose 67% during the early-hours game.
MRI Software reported high-street footfall from midnight to 6 a.m. jumped nearly 150% versus last year.

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Sir Keir Starmer intervened to stop FIFA moving the World Cup round-of-16 kickoff, warning it could benefit Mexico.
He ordered emergency legislation allowing pubs to stay open late for England’s round-of-16 match.
Heineken UK said two-thirds of its 2,400 pubs stayed open and sales rose 67% during the early-hours game.
MRI Software reported high-street footfall from midnight to 6 a.m. jumped nearly 150% versus last year.