An extension to the moratorium is one of support measures called for by ukactive / Shutterstock/UfaBizPhoto
National media reporting that the government is set to extend the ban on commercial evictions until 2022
The moratorium has provided much-needed security to health clubs, gyms and fitness studios
It was, however, set to come to an end on 30 June
ukactive had called for an extension to the moratorium earlier this week
Reports in today’s national media, including the Daily Telegraph and Sky News, suggests the UK government is set to extend the ban on commercial evictions until 2022.
Introduced during the pandemic, the moratorium on forfeiture of commercial leases for non-payment of rent was introduced to protect businesses that faced no income during lockdowns.
It has provided much-needed security to health clubs, gyms and fitness studios.
The moratorium, however, was set to come to an end on 30 June.
This has caused alarm among fitness and physical activity businesses, as they continue to face restrictions on operations.
Earlier this week, Prime…