Thousands of shoppers queue at B&Q as chain is one of first non-essential stores to have coronavirus lockdown lifted
THOUSANDS of shoppers are today queuing outside B&Q after the chain reopened 155 stores during the coronavirus lockdown.
The picture caused concern for one minister who said there is a "risk" people are starting to ignore the rules. "When you follow the guidelines, when you stay home, you are doing something directly personally that is not just helping the NHS, but saving lives." When you follow the guidelines, when you stay home, you are doing something directly personally that is not just helping the NHS, but saving lives.The store carried out a trial in 14 stores over the weekend and opened them fully - with restrictions.
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