Britain can look forward to the liveliest VE Day since 1945 with confirmation that pubs, clubs and cinemas can stay open until 1am to mark 75 years since the Second World War ended in Europe. Ministers had already announced that the traditional early May bank holiday will be moved from Monday May 4 to Friday May 8 for the landmark anniversary. And Home Secretary Priti Patel will lay an order before Parliament formally extending licensing hours on the day. And Home Secretary Priti Patel, pictured yesterday in Parliament, will lay an order before the Commons formally extending licensing hours on VE day A file photo shows a picture of a pub in Hammersmith. All premises that are licensed to trade until 11pm will get a top-up of an extra two hours to take them into the morning of May 9, the Home Office said The biggest event will be VE Day 75 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, supported by the Daily Mail All premises that are licensed to trade until 11pm will get a top-up of an extra two hours to take them into the morning of May 9, the Home Office said. Miss Patel said: ‘Pubs are at the heart… Read full this story
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