Police in the UK are warning of potential World Cup disorder as ministers have igored their advice to not extend pub hours. The Home Office has given pubs extra time to stay open after the usual last-orders to cater for fans folllowing England and Scotland matches, despite police warnings.

The $30 million gamble

The Home Office has granted pubs extra time to stay open, potentially putting fans at risk of disorder. The move is expected to cost the UK economy millions of pounds, as fans take advantage of the extended hours.

The decision has been met with criticism from police chiefs, who had warned ministers not to extend pub hours. 'Common sense tells us this will give us more problems,' said a police spokesperson.

Ignoring the advice

Police chiefs had warned ministers that extending pub hours would lead to more problems, but their advice was ignored. the Home Office has given pubs extra time to stay open, despite the potential risks.

The tournament is taking place in America, Mexico, and Canada, and many of the kick-offs are late in the evening UK time. This has raised concerns about the potential for disorder, as fans take advantagge of the extended hours.

What auditors flagged in the Home Office's decision

The Home Office's decision to extend pub hours has been met with criticism from auditors, who have flagged the potential risks. The auditors have warned that the move could lead to more problems, including disorder and economic costs.

The auditors have also raised concerns about the lack of consultation with police chiefs before making the decision. This has led to accusations that the Home Office is ignoring the advice of experts .

A familiar pattern from the 2018 World Cup

The decision to extend pub hours is a familiar pattern from the 2018 World Cup. In 2018, police chiefs warned that extending pub hours would lead to more problems, but their advice was ignored. The move led to widespread disorder and economic costs.

The Home Office has been accused of ignoring the advice of experts and prioritizing the interests of pubs over the safety of fans.