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Evictions ban extended to March 31 at last minute - but campaigners say it's not enough

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The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions in England is to be extended until the end of March, the Government has announced. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the ban - introduced at the start of the pandemic last March to protect private renters - will remain in place for all but the most serious cases for another six weeks.

The latest extension comes after ministers announced last month that it would continue until February 22, having been due to expire on January 11.

Mr Jenrick said: "We have taken unprecedented action to support renters during the pandemic, including introducing a six-month notice period and financial support to help those struggling to pay their rent. "By extending the ban on the enforcement of evictions by bailiffs,

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