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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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Announcement on gym and spa reopening dates expected at 5.00pm today

BY Liz Terry

Oliver Dowden is expected to announce the reopening schedule for gyms and spas at 5.00pm today

photo: 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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