England’s World Cup run could boost UK economy by £7.6bn as 6.7 million set to watch Norway clash in pubs

England’s World Cup run could boost UK economy by £7.6bn as 6.7 million set to watch Norway clash in pubs

Team’s success comes at perfect time for struggling bars and retailers

Pubs to pour five million extra pints during England v Norway World Cup clash

Pubs are set to score their biggest boost yet for the World Cup when they pour more than five million extra pints during England’s game against Norway this Saturday. As many as 5.5m more pints will be served to thirsty England fans while the Three Lions face off in the quarter final in Miami, bringing [...]

Hit the bar! UK pubs serve 5.5m extra pints during World Cup so far

Thirsty England fans bought more than 8m pints on Saturday, with higher sales expected as the team progresses World Cup live – latest updates Business live – latest updates England’s group-stage matches in the World Cup have been a boon for UK pubs, which have poured 5.5m more pints of draught beer and cider than usual. Saturday’s clash against Panama was the biggest trading occasion of the tournament so far, with more than 8m pints served. Continue reading...