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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
July 2, 2026'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.
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Government considers U-turn over extending pub hours for England v Mexico
Pubs may now be allowed to stay open until the end of England's World Cup match against Mexico, which is due to kick off at 1am UK time on Monday. The government had initially said it would not relax
bbc.co.uk•July 2, 2026
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
When you enter The Middle Ale, it may look like a regular pub, but the reality is far from that. Owned by the supermarket chain Lidl, this public house is a 'world first' for the brand. With the wal
bbc.com•June 21, 2026