Extended daily opening hours for non-essential retail will continue – helping people return to our high streets safely, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has confirmed.
When they reopen from 12 April at the earliest, shops will have the flexibility to open until 10pm Monday to Saturday.
“To support businesses to reopen and recover, I’ve extended measures to allow shops to stay open for longer,” said Jenrick. “This is part of a package of support to help reopen our shops and high-streets safely – backed by £56 million.
“This will provide a much-needed boost for many businesses – protecting jobs, reducing pressure on public transport and supporting people and communities to continue to visit their high streets safely and shop locally.”
