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Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Friday, July 3, 2026
Police chiefs said the government announced its decision on pub opening hours for an England match with insufficient advance notice. The National Police Chiefs' Council stated that late notification would require redeploying officers from other assigned duties. A specific date for the announcement or the match was not provided in available reports.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd95v388k5jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
