It's the most wonderful time of the year - and you might be thinking about treating yourself to some bargains.
With no Covid restrictions stopping non-essential shops from trading this year, it's expected to be business as usual for most retailers this Christmas.
Deal hunters can expect it to be busy while visiting their favourite shops.
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But under current Plan B coronavirus restrictions, shoppers do have to wear masks while browsing in-store.
And the government is advising people to take lateral flow tests before heading out anywhere crowded this Christmas, to help curb the rising infection rates of the Omicron Covid variant.
But if you are unwell with coronavirus symptoms, you must stay home and take a PCR test.
Here are the opening and closing times for two popular furnishings retailers this Boxing Day.
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The sofa and fabric specialists will be open from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 26 December.
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The furniture retailer will be open from 11am to 5pm on Boxing Day.
