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UK: Markets, showrooms to reopen from 1 June

By steven · 25 May 2020

UK: Markets, showrooms to reopen from 1 June

PM Boris Johnson says: “Today I want to give the retail sector notice of our intention to reopen shops so they too can get ready.”

He says the government intends for outdoor markets and car show rooms to open from 1 June.

He adds: “From 15 June, we intend to allow all other non-essential retail… to reopen.”

He says this will only be permitted for premises that are “Covid-secure”.

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