Why England’s World Cup run has come at the perfect time for struggling pubs

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's World Cup run is projected to deliver a £7.6 billion boost to the UK economy, with significant spending anticipated during the quarter-final match against Norway. The hospitality sector is expected to be a major beneficiary, with 6.7 million fans forecast to visit pubs and bars, generating £105 million in food and drink sales during the game. Retailers are also set to gain from 17.4 million people hosting or attending watch parties, leading to an estimated £280.3 million in home-viewing expenditure, primarily on food and drink. Previous matches have already shown an economic uplift, with payments data indicating a nearly 15 per cent increase in year-on-year hospitality spending during the group stage. While the World Cup provides a short-term boost, businesses are cautioned not to mistake it for a sustained recovery, as high operating costs and fragile consumer confidence remain challenges. In fullEngland’s World Cup run could boost UK economy by £7.6bn as 6.7 million set to watch Norway clash in pubsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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