Pubs given inexperienced gentle to remain open an additional two hours on VE Day | UK | News | EUROtoday

The Prime Minister has given the inexperienced gentle for pubs to have the ability to keep open longer than standard to mark the eightieth anniversary of VE Day. The Prime Minister has ordered that pubs and bars that normally shut at 11pm have the ability to hold serving for an additional two hours on Thursday May 8 to have a good time.

Sir Keir Starmer mentioned: “As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the whole country should come together to remember the incredible sacrifices made by the wartime generation and to celebrate the peace and freedom they secured for us all.

“Keeping our pubs open for longer will give folks the chance to affix in celebrations and lift a glass to the entire women and men who served their nation, each abroad and at residence.”

Pub hours have been relaxed before for occasions of “distinctive nationwide significance” such as the Euro 2024 final and major royal celebrations. VE Day commemorations will start on the May bank holiday on Monday May 5. The Cenotaph will be dressed in Union flags and there will be a military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace and an RAF flypast over London.

On May 8, there will be a party at Horse Guards Parade showed live on BBC One.

Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association, said extending pub hours would give the industry a boost. He said: “As somebody with a powerful household background within the armed forces, I understand how important it’s to honour the legacy of those that served.

“VE Day is not only a moment of remembrance but also an opportunity for communities to come together. At such a challenging time for the hospitality sector, allowing businesses to extend their trading hours during these celebrations offers a much-needed boost while paying tribute to our shared history.”