What does STA stand for?

Sunday Trading Act (UK)

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The Sunday Trading Act only allows stores with more than 3,014sq ft to trade for six hours between 10am and 6pm on a Sunday.

HOUSE OF GOD TO HOUSE OF FRASER; It has been 15 years since ...

The Sunday Trading Act 1994 allowed smaller shops to open, but restricted the opening time of larger stores to a maximum of six hours between 10am and 6pm.

'People don't go to church - they shop' Fifteen years of Sunday ...

They also questioned how the Sunday Trading Act 1994 prevents large stores in England and Wales from opening on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, but does not stop major football matches from taking place.

Churches slam Premier League for Easter fixture

Critics said that, while not technically illegal, the move is clearly against the spirit of the 1994 Sunday Trading Act, brought in to stop the Christian Sabbath becoming just another day.

CHRISTMAS EVE STORE HOURS ROW; Bishops condemn shops for flouting ...

The DTI launched its review of the Sunday Trading Act 1994 last year, saying it was time for a "fresh look" at the issue.

BRITAIN/ INTERNATIONAL: Sunday hours defeat for big chain stores

The Sunday Trading Act 1994 restricts large shops from opening for more than six continual hours, but places no restriction on small shops.

Blow to Sunday hours campaign

The Sunday Trading Act 1994 restricts large shops from opening for more than six continual hours, but places no restriction on small shops.

No change to Sunday shopping opening hours

Scotland already has longer opening hours but across the border the Sunday Trading Act 1994 limits large shops over 280 square metres to six continual opening hours between 10am and 6pm.

TheWorldTonight: Sunday trade plea rejected; SHOPPING: Longer hours ...