Hundreds queue for Primark as lockdown restrictions lift

Hundreds of customers joined the queue to get into the world's biggest Primark store in Birmingham, as lockdown restrictions were eased across England.

The store reopened its doors at around 6.30am on Monday morning, after being shut for four months.

Primark is planning on offering extended opening hours across most of its stores to cope with demand and ensure customers can shop safely.

Shoppers queue outside Primark in Norwich as England takes another step back towards normality with the further easing of lockdown restrictions. Picture date: Monday April 12, 2021.
Shoppers queue outside Primark in Norwich as England takes another step back towards normality with the further easing of lockdown restrictions. Picture date: Monday April 12, 2021. (PA)

The long queues were repeated at other Primark stores across England, as shoppers flocked to high streets and drinkers downed pints as coronavirus restrictions were lifted.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the nation to “behave responsibly” as life took another step back towards normality, with indoor gyms, swimming pools, nail salons and zoos also welcoming customers back.

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