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'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
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'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?

BBC News · Jul 3, 2026, 12:14 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • MG Finance Group Image caption, Joshua Elash (right) and his deputy CEO Gareth Lewis flew out to the World Cup to watch England play Croatia in their opening match
  • As World Cup fever builds ahead of Monday's middle-of-the-night match, businesses are scrambling to work out how they handle the day after.
  • Employees who are hoping to stay up late for England's clash with Mexico - which kicks off at 01:00 BST - will want to know what their options are.

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MG Finance Group Image caption, Joshua Elash (right) and his deputy CEO Gareth Lewis flew out to the World Cup to watch England play Croatia in their opening match

As World Cup fever builds ahead of Monday's middle-of-the-night match, businesses are scrambling to work out how they handle the day after.

Employees who are hoping to stay up late for England's clash with Mexico - which kicks off at 01:00 BST - will want to know what their options are.

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