Major shops and businesses across the UK have announced they will shut their doors as a mark of respect.
said it would close until 13:30.which runs gyms, libraries and other venues for local authorities said it would close all of its sites.EastEnders fictional pub the Queen Vic played tribute to the Queen in a special scene
Some of the UK's largest pub chains have said they will stay open as a place for communities to come together to remember the Queen. Many will be opening early to show the 11:00 BST service and observe a two-minute silence at midday.said its pubs in central London, rail stations and airports and all of its hotels for residents will stay open as normal but the majority of its pubs will open later than usual, after the state funeral.
The government advises on its website that the additional bank holiday "will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning". Although it says that some businesses "may wish to consider closing or postponing events", there is no statutory entitlement to time off for workers.Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
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