# The Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) (Amendment) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


LICENCES AND LICENSING, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made at 8.40 a.m. on 3rd July 2026
Laid before Parliament at 11.30 a.m. on 3rd July 2026
Coming into force 4th July 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 172(1) and (3)(b) and (c) and 197(2)(b) of the Licensing Act 2003.
The Secretary of State considers that the celebration period in relation to which this Order is made marks an occasion of exceptional national significance.
The Secretary of State has consulted such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in accordance with section 172(4) of the Licensing Act 2003.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/742/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/licensing-act-2003-fifa-world-cup-licensing-hours-amendment-order-2026/introduction
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