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Announcement on gym and spa reopening dates expected at 5.00pm today
POSTED 09 Jul 2020 . BY Liz Terry
Oliver Dowden is expected to announce the reopening schedule for gyms and spas at 5.00pm today Credit: DMCS
HCM understands a decision on reopening dates for gyms and also for spas will be made today at a one-off government press briefing by culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, at 5.00pm.

Watch the announcement live here:

***We'll keep you updated as the story breaks***
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  Gymbox says it's had threats of legal action over reopening plans, but no explanation as to why the government is keeping gyms closed


Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on 4 July, with CEO, Marc Diaper deciding not to proceed as a result.
  Breaking: gyms could reopen ‘in a couple of weeks’, says Boris Johnson


Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a ‘couple of weeks’. Johnson made the comments during an interview with radio station LBC on 3 July. "We are going to reopen gyms as soon as we can do it in a COVID-19-secure way and I think that the date for reopening gyms at the moment, if we can do it, is in just a couple of weeks’ time," Johnson said.
  Industry fears local lockdowns could scupper reopening – could also recalibrate the value of gym businesses


A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in some areas of the UK before gyms reopen, further delaying the full restarting of the industry –  especially in major urban areas.
  Industry responds as UK parliament mocks wellness and beauty sector


The UK spa, beauty and wellness industry is in uproar following a recent Prime Minister’s Question time where the urgent matter of reopening the sector reduced MPs to laughter.
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Announcement on gym and spa reopening dates expected at 5.00pm today
POSTED 09 Jul 2020 . BY Liz Terry
Oliver Dowden is expected to announce the reopening schedule for gyms and spas at 5.00pm today Credit: DMCS
HCM understands a decision on reopening dates for gyms and also for spas will be made today at a one-off government press briefing by culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, at 5.00pm.

Watch the announcement live here:

***We'll keep you updated as the story breaks***
RELATED STORIES
Gymbox says it's had threats of legal action over reopening plans, but no explanation as to why the government is keeping gyms closed


Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on 4 July, with CEO, Marc Diaper deciding not to proceed as a result.
Breaking: gyms could reopen ‘in a couple of weeks’, says Boris Johnson


Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a ‘couple of weeks’. Johnson made the comments during an interview with radio station LBC on 3 July. "We are going to reopen gyms as soon as we can do it in a COVID-19-secure way and I think that the date for reopening gyms at the moment, if we can do it, is in just a couple of weeks’ time," Johnson said.
Industry fears local lockdowns could scupper reopening – could also recalibrate the value of gym businesses


A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in some areas of the UK before gyms reopen, further delaying the full restarting of the industry –  especially in major urban areas.
Industry responds as UK parliament mocks wellness and beauty sector


The UK spa, beauty and wellness industry is in uproar following a recent Prime Minister’s Question time where the urgent matter of reopening the sector reduced MPs to laughter.
MORE NEWS
Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney confirms US$30 billion investment programme as it highlights its economic impact
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
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TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. With the Indoor snow division, TechnoAlpin c [more...]
ProSlide Technology, Inc.

A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
Polin Waterparks

Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976. Polin has since grown into a leading company in the waterpa [more...]
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