Death of Elizabeth II: the period of national mourning risks precipitating the country's entry into recession

Special envoy to London

How far should the UK stop to respect the mourning of Elizabeth II?

This is the question that has been agitating companies and administrations since the death of the sovereign.

The Center Parcs leisure park chain first announced that it would close its doors on Monday, the day of the funeral, and that its customers present would have to interrupt their stay for 24 hours, before reconsidering this decision.

London Fashion Week, which started on Friday, has been kept in a lighter version: several shows, including that of the flagship brand Burberry, are canceled, like all parties and evenings.

The bookmakers will close their betting shops.

Most cultural or sporting events are postponed.

Cinemas will turn off their screens on Monday.

Restaurants have seen their attendance drop for several days.

British Airways plans to cut around 100 flights.

Even railway strikes have been postponed.

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