Authorized the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises across England and Wales.

This Order amends the mandatory licensing conditions for premises in England and Wales that sell or supply alcohol, permitting the use of digital identification for age verification.

It authorizes responsible persons at licensed premises and clubs to accept digital ID, provided the verification service is supplied by a provider registered under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

The Order requires that digital verification services meet specific security standards, defined as a 'medium level of confidence' within the UK Digital Verification Services (DVS) trust framework.

Adjusted the licensing hour extensions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to account for match delays and postponements.

This Order modifies the licensing framework for premises in England and Wales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It directs that existing licensing hour extensions for specific matches—including quarter-finals, semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the final involving England—be automatically adjusted in the event of match delays, postponements, or re-plays.

The instrument applies to premises regulated under the Licensing Act 2003, permitting them to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises for an additional period ending either 30 minutes after a match concludes or at specified hourly limits, depending on the circumstances of the fixture.

Amended existing licensing extensions to permit alcohol sales during specific late-night and early-morning FIFA World Cup matches in July 2026.

This Order amends existing licensing regulations in England and Wales to extend the permitted hours for the sale of alcohol and provision of regulated entertainment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It modifies the Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) Order 2026 to add a seven-hour extension starting at 10 p.m. on 5th July 2026 for a round of 16 match held at 1 a.m. the following day.

Additionally, it adjusts the commencement time for the extension related to the tournament final on 19th July 2026 to 10 p.m. instead of 11 p.m., contingent on the England national team's participation.

These changes apply to licensed premises and qualifying clubs regulated under the Licensing Act 2003.

The Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA Women’s European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2025 temporarily extended licensing hours for specified matches of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship in England and Wales.

This Order extends licensing hours for pubs and clubs in England and Wales during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Football Championship.

The extension applies to the semi-final and final matches if a team representing England or Wales participates, allowing licensed premises to remain open for an extra two hours beyond their usual closing time (until 1 a.m.) The extension excludes off-premises alcohol sales, and it only applies to premises open shortly before or after the specified time.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Victory in Europe Day Licensing Hours) Order 2025 extended licensing hours for on-premises alcohol sales and specified activities in England and Wales for VE Day 2025.

This Order, made under the Licensing Act 2003, extends licensing hours for on-premises alcohol sales and related activities in England and Wales from 11 pm on May 8th, 2025, to 1 am on May 9th, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

The extension applies only to premises already open during the specified times and excludes off-premises alcohol sales and regulated entertainment, unless served concurrently with on-premises alcohol sales.

Parliament approved a draft of this Order.