Fenwick has announced that it will close its stores on Monday for the Queen's funeral as a "mark of respect".
The popular department store in Newcastle is just one of many places that have announced it will shut following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Much of the UK will grind to a halt on Monday after it was officially made a bank holiday with many supermarkets also closing their doors.
A statement from Fenwick said: "The thoughts and condolences of all Fenwick colleagues are with The Royal family as we mourn the loss of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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"As a mark of respect, on the day of Her Late Majesty's funeral our stores will be closed on Monday 19th September, reopening on Tuesday 20th September."
While the Government released guidance, companies have "no obligation to suspend business" during the national mourning period. Businesses can close at their own discretion and "may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the state funeral".
Most supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl, have confirmed their plans to close for the day but there will be some exceptions. Tesco Express stores will be open in the evenings from 5pm, and a small number of Express stores in Central London and Windsor will remain open throughout the day. Asda and Morrisons are expected to close their stores altogether or reduce opening hours.
Fullers Group - which has 400 pubs across the country - has also announced that it expects all of its pubs to remain open on Monday. A spokesperson said: "We anticipate that Fullers pubs will be opening on the day of the funeral to provide a place for people to come together and pay their respects."
A number of hospital appointments have been called off due to the bank holiday on Monday. NHS hospitals in England have been urged to contact all patients with appointments on Monday, whether or not their appointment has been postponed.
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