Trading volumes were lighter on Wednesday, with the London Stock Exchange closing early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas Eve and remaining shut on Thursday and Friday for Christmas and Boxing Day. In ...

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Christmas Eve opening times for UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more

Most major supermarkets will be altering their trading hours from Christmas Eve, but with variations between chains, as well as larger and smaller stores. Here’s all the information you need about ...

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Totnes market won't open in Christmas week

The town centre market in Totnes will not open this week in the run-up to Christmas after the majority of traders decided they didn’t want it. One trader said the extra days in Christmas week would ...

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Is the stock market open on New Year?

On New Year’s Eve, which falls on 31 December 2025, the stock market is open for a half-day and will close from 12:30pm. Investors can ring in the new year with an extended holiday before getting on ...

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Final Chippenham market to open at old Tesco this year

Emery Gate shopping centre in Chippenham has been running a festive market at the old Tesco store throughout December. The first market was held on Saturday, November 30, and the doors of the old ...

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