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Pubs to stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup match

Pubs to stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup match
Financial Times Thursday 02 July 2026, 17:52 UTC 1 min read
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Keir Starmer bows to pressure to allow an all-night party — or wake, depending on the result

Keir Starmer bows to pressure to allow an all-night party — or wake, depending on the result
England (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Keir Starmer (PERSON)
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