Royal wedding could give £80m lift to Britain's economy
by Zoe Wood from on (#3PEKQ)
Pubs, retailers and landlords hopeful of bumper weekend to celebrate Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
The royal wedding could provide a shot in the arm of more than 80m for the country's slowing economy as retailers, pubs and hoteliers look to cash in on Harry and Meghan's looming nuptials.
The tourist authority VisitBritain said about 50,000 Americans were expected to be among the crowds lining the roads in Windsor and soaking up the atmosphere in the capital when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot later this month. Pubs have been given special permission to stay open late while retailers in London's shopping district are anticipating a 60m mini sales boom on the back of tourist spending sprees.
(July 1, 2016)
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