The Mayor of London has suggested that councils blocking pubs and clubs from staying open later will change their attitudes as he gets new powers to overturn their decisions.Sadiq Khan said he expects to see a difference "from today" and that the Chancellor and Prime Minister are "quite serious" in giving him the powers, which could see bars open later and more al fresco dining in London.If successful, it could be extended to other parts of the country such as Greater Manchester or the West Midl

The Mayor of London has suggested that councils blocking pubs and clubs from staying open later will change their attitudes as he gets new powers to overturn their decisions.Sadiq Khan said he expects to see a difference "from today" and that the Chancellor and Prime Minister are "quite serious" in giving him the powers, which could see bars open later and more al fresco dining in London.If successful, it could be extended to other parts of the country such as Greater Manchester or the West Midlands.