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The Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 (c 26) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It prevents shops over 280 m 2 from opening on Christmas Day in England and Wales. Shops smaller than the limit are not affected. The Act was introduced to the House of Commons by Kevan Jones, MP for North Durham as a Private Member's Bill on 7 ...
Retail sales volumes fell by 3.2% in December, data from the ONS show.
Following the defeat of the Shops Bill 1986, which would have enabled widespread Sunday trading, compromise legislation was introduced in July 1994 in England and Wales, coming into force on 26 August 1994, [1] allowing shops to open, but restricting opening times of larger stores i.e. those over 280 m 2 (3,000 sq ft) to a maximum of six hours, between 10:00-18:00 only.
Domestic real estate represented the largest non-financial asset in the UK, with a net worth of £5.1trillion (2014). [3] Foreign investment plays a substantial role in the UK's real estate market, particularly in London, and foreign companies and individuals invested around £20billion in UK real estate in 2012. [4] [needs update]
Some people in the United Kingdom and Finland believe that Father Christmas' Workshop is located in Northern Finland in Korvatunturi, Lapland. [2] [3] In addition to housing the factory where toys are either manufactured or distributed by the elves, the complex also houses the residence of Santa, his wife, companions, and all of the reindeer. [4]
Christmas pudding, a popular holiday dessert in the UK, is probably unfamiliar to most Americans. The holiday season is a time for traditions, some of which are specific to individual cultures .
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The store is known locally for its extravagant Christmas window displays, filled with detailed sets and sophisticated moving figures, which have appeared since 1971. [ 20 ] [ 21 ] In 2022, Fenwick announced an investment of £40 million over the next five years in the refurbishment of its Newcastle, flagship, adding two new atria and renovating ...