SHOPPERS have been warned to expect long queues at supermarkets this bank holiday weekend as larger stores still have to close on Easter Sundays, even during lockdown. Under trading laws, shops in …
SHOPPERS have been warned to expect long queues at supermarkets this bank holiday weekend as larger stores still have to close on Easter Sundays, even during lockdown.
Under trading laws, shops in England and Wales that are over 280 square metres must close their doors on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.Credit: AFP or licensorsNormally, they can open on Sundays but only for six consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm. But the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has confirmed these rules still stand despite the coronavirus crisis.The plea has been supported by MPs and supermarket bosses.But with plenty of people around the country having the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays off work, it could mean more people flooding to supermarkets than usual.
suppliers of goods to aircraft or sea-going vessels on arrival at, or departure from, a port, harbour or airport. This is on top of many supermarkets already closing doors earlier than usual during lockdown so they have more time to replenish stripped shelves and clean stores.
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