Sunday trading restrictions could be suspended for a year under government plans to kick-start the UK's coronavirus-ravaged economy
Larger supermarkets would be able to open for more than six hours on Sundays, under the planned changesSunday trading restrictions could be suspended for a year under government plans to kick-start the UK's coronavirus-ravaged economy.
Responding to the reports, Downing Street sources confirmed the laws are"being looked at", but did not give further details.lockdown, would also get fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside, according to The Times.
Former prime minister David Cameron was forced to drop plans to extend Sunday trading hours in 2016 after suffering a humiliating Commons defeat which saw 27 Tories joining forces with opposition parties.
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