A pub is a licensed public-house for on-site alcohol consumption.
Andy Burnham has indicated there is some room within Labour’s 2024 manifesto for movement on tax, signalling potential changes to business rates while pledging not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance. He is also outlining how to fund defence spending and support high streets as part of his bid for prime minister.
The government is considering a one-off extension to licensing laws so pubs can stay open past midnight to show England’s 1am World Cup match with Mexico. Transport of information follows that earlier matches were allowed under extended hours, but Monday’s game falls outside current provisions. Officials say councils can approve Temporary Event Notices, though time is tight.