Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Review and extend Sunday Trading Hours
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on Parliament to review and amend Sunday trading laws to allow shops to open for longer. We think current restrictions are outdated and do not reflect modern lifestyles or economic needs.
We think extending Sunday trading hours would:
• Create more jobs and income opportunities for workers.
• Boost the economy by increasing business revenue and tax contributions.
• Provide consumers with greater flexibility and convenience.
Other countries have modernized their trading laws successfully. We think it’s time for the UK to follow suit and support businesses, workers, and shoppers alike.
• Create more jobs and income opportunities for workers.
• Boost the economy by increasing business revenue and tax contributions.
• Provide consumers with greater flexibility and convenience.
Other countries have modernized their trading laws successfully. We think it’s time for the UK to follow suit and support businesses, workers, and shoppers alike.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
27 Feb 2025
Closed
27 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.