As a mark of respect for the Queen's funeral today, many stores and businesses will be closing their doors or changing their operational hours.
10.09.2022 - 20:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The confirmation that the Queen’s funeral will be a national Bank Holiday means that millions of Brits could get the day off work.
The government has announced this afternoon (Saturday) that Her Majesty’s funeral will be at 11am on Monday, September 19. It has also been designated as a bank holiday for the entirety of the UK.
Naturally, that means a lot of people could well be off work. However, the government is advising that it’s not as simple as one might think.
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New guidance from authorities confirms that each employer needs to make their own decision on whether or not they will give staff the day off. A notice from the government explained: “This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.
“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. We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work.”
Already, it has been confirmed that schools will close for the funeral, so many working parents will be hoping they can get time off to look after their little ones, and also remember Her Majesty.
The guidance also says staff should speak with their bosses over if they will get a day’s holiday in lieu if they do work the funeral date. That’s the same policy for overtime rates, the government says, and reclaiming annual leave
As a mark of respect for the Queen's funeral today, many stores and businesses will be closing their doors or changing their operational hours.
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As the nation continues to mourn for Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96 last week, many businesses across the country have decided to close their doors for a day as a show of respect for the late monarch. On Monday 19th September, the day of the Queen’s funeral, everything from shops to cinemas and even doctor’s surgeries will close their doors to give their staff time to reflect on her majesty’s life.
A deserved tribute. King Charles III has declared a bank holiday on the day that his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey nine days after Her Majesty passed away at age 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday 8 September. Shortly after her passing, the Royal Family released a statement announcing the plans for her upcoming state funeral and King Charles III confirmed that the day will be a Bank Holiday in the UK.
Aldi, B&Q and Primark are among dozens of shops that have announced they will shut their stores next Monday, the day of the Queen’s funeral. Monday, September 19, will be a bank holiday in the UK as the Queen’s state funeral takes place in London.
Details regarding visiting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin have been revealed, with members of the public able to pay their respects in London and Edinburgh over the coming days. Her Majesty's coffin was transported from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on 12 September, and it will remain there for 22 hours.
Some of the UK's biggest supermarkets, including Waitrose, Tesco and Morrisons, are set to reduce their operating hours next week to mark the Queen's funeral.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the royal family has a busy week of following traditions ahead of her funeral on Monday 19 September. Her Majesty passed away at the age 96 on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle and The Royal Family released a statement on 10 September confirming her funeral arrangements. King Charles III also confirmed that the day of the funeral will be a national bank holiday.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is set to take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September, and new monarch King Charles III has confirmed it will be a national bank holiday. Her Majesty passed away age 96 on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle and The Royal Family released a statement on 10 September confirming her funeral arrangements.