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Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and Asda supermarkets face a Sunday opening times change. The Treasury have hinted at potentially extending Sunday trading hours, amidst growing tensions over business rates reform for large retailers.

Treasury sources have indicated that extending Sunday trading hours are being explored, amid heightened tensions over business rates reform for large retailers.

A source revealed to The Grocer: "It makes sense to change outdated Sunday trading laws to drive economic growth. Business rates are equally outdated so you can see why the government wants to reform them."

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"This alteration might mean they can secure a higher rate over the line as well as offering consume

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