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The stores that will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday for the Queen’s funeral
Several major supermarkets and retailers have announced that they will close temporarily during the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19th September, following King Charles III’s announcement that this day will be a public bank holiday across the United Kingdom to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral.
This bank holiday will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects and commemorate Her Majesty’s reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.
The choice to close businesses will be at the discretion of individual firms according to the official guidance that has been issued.
In a statement, the government said the holiday “will be a unique national moment, and we would encourage employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take time off.”
“The government cannot interfere in existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers. However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday.”
These major supermarkets have decided to remain closed, with very limited exceptions:
Waitrose will close the majority of its branches with a small number expected to remain open on the funeral route to serve the thousands of people expected to line the route, a spokesperson has said.
Sainsbury’s and it’s Argos outlets will also close, including online groceries, however their convenience stores and petrol filling stations will be open from 5pm-10pm to allow customers to pick up essential items. Select stores in central London will open to serve those attending the funeral in person.
Aldi and Lidl will close all stores.
Marks and Spencer clothing stores will close on Monday, and the business is also looking at ways of closing down more of its food stores or limiting opening hours.
It has also been reported that Tesco, Asda and Morrisons will close for around four hours during the Queen’s funeral.
Other stores that have decided to close in order to mark their respect, and allow colleagues to pay tribute to the Queen, include:
Poundland
B&Q
Dreams
Harrods
Primark
John Lewis
Dunelm
IKEA
The Entertainer
Homebase
B&Q
Specsavers
WH Smith
Next
Lakeland
Apple
Halfords
It is expected that more stores will announce closures in the upcoming days. Follow us for updates.
The Club expressed gratitude to Tony and his assistant Mark Venus for their positive contributions over the past two seasons, stating that they will always be welcome back at the Stadium of Light and wishing them success in their future endeavors.
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman praised Tony’s impact, acknowledging his high regard among players, staff, and supporters. Speakman highlighted Mowbray’s role in guiding the team to the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs and his significant contribution to team development. He emphasized that while a difficult decision, it aligns with the club’s ambition and strategy.
Emphasizing the commitment to their long-term strategy for sustainability and success, Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus thanked Tony for his hard work and affirmed the club’s focus on implementing a high-performance culture and a strong playing identity.
The club reiterated the importance of fan support in their progress and invited supporters to the Stadium of Light during the festive period and into 2024.
During the interim period, Mike Dodds, supported by the existing coaching team, will oversee the first-team’s training and match preparations until the appointment of a new Head Coach is finalized.
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