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

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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.

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