Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's and other major UK supermarkets could soon see a shake-up in their Sunday trading hours, as the government is reportedly considering relaxing restrictions.

The Grocer first reported that Treasury insiders have hinted at the possibility of extended Sunday trading hours, amidst escalating tensions over business rates reform for large retailers.

Government plans reveal that from April 2026, a new retail, hospitality and leisure scheme will be launched, which will apply permanently lower multipliers to properties with a rateable value of less than £500,000.

To finance the permanent tax cut for smaller shops, business rates will increase for properties with a rateable value of more than £500,000 starting from April next year. The rate reform has been tipped to be unv

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