England's Lionesses play Spain at 11am on Sunday
Michael Gove has written to council leaders in Greater Manchester urging them to do all they can to help pubs who want to open early on Sunday for the Lionesses in the football World Cup final.
Current regulations mean the sale of alcohol is widely prohibited before 10am on Sunday, but venues such as pubs also have specific hours they can stay open and serve alcohol depending on individual licences. “Most” pubs are likely to be unable to serve alcohol until 11am, with some being restricted until midday, according to the British Beer and Pub Association .
Chris Jowsey, chief executive officer of Admiral Taverns, which runs more than 1,600 pubs, said: "We urge the Prime Minister to allow pubs to open at 10am on Sunday to support our Lionesses and bring communities together to cheer on the team. It has been inspiring to watch not only their outstanding achievements on the pitch, but the way it has brought the nation together off the pitch."
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