Rishi Sunak has ruled out announcing an extra bank holiday in the event that England win the women's World Cup
The Government believes that an additional bank holiday – the fourth in less than 18 months – would have an unacceptable cost to the economy by taking workers off duty for another day.
But Government lawyers have advised that the move is unnecessary, because businesses can already open as early as they like and most are licensed to serve drinks from 11am – the time of kick-off. Local authorities have been asked to ensure they deal with any additional applications to vary licensing hours as quickly as possible.
Emma McClarkin of the British Beer and Pub Association called on ministers to move the default opening time an hour earlier, saying: “We need the Government to step in and allow the necessary regulatory easement to allow pubs to serve the public from 10am on final day, so fan and communities can come together and cheer the Lionesses to victory at the best place to watch live sport, the pub. Where there’s a will, there has to be a way.
A Government spokesman said: “Winning the World Cup would be a massive moment for the country and make no mistake we’ll find the right way to celebrate. Asherself has said, the first thing to do is focus on the final and the whole country will be rooting for the Lionesses this weekend.”
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