Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to allow UK venues to stay open from 1am until 5am will provide some relief for the beleaguered hospitality sector.

'Staff and neighbours must be respected but the principle to let pubs stay open so the country can gather is right'

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday after a late U-turn by the Prime Minister.

The government announced on Thursday that pubs can stay open until 5am for the game