THE country is in mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Her majesty was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, with preparations under way for a state funeral.
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But there is the question of what lies in store for a grieving United Kingdom today.
What is closed today?
Businesses and schools – including shops, gyms and hairdressers – are allowed to remain open today, despite the passing of our beloved Queen.
Some businesses may have decided to close as a mark of respect.
It would be the discretion of schools or businesses whether to close during the mourning period.
Some shops may also decide to close or change opening hours as the nation mourns.
For example, Selfridges has announced that it will be closed today.
Will there be a bank holiday?
The day of the state funeral – which has yet to be announced – will be declared a “Day of National Mourning”.
However, it has not officially been declared a bank holiday.
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If the funeral falls on a weekday, the government does not plan to order employers to give employees the day off.
This remains a matter of negotiation between employers and their staff.
At midday on that day, there will be two minutes’ silence across the nation.
Banks and the London Stock Exchange will be closed on the day, as part of the traditional state funeral.
