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Stall holders hit out as Ashton Market traders face rent increase despite the pandemic

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Traders at one of the country's oldest markets have been hit by their second rent increase during the pandemic.

Stall holders at Ashton Market have criticised Tameside Council after implementing a rent increase this month while also continuing to charge traders rent for months they were unable to operate in lockdown.

Emma Smith, who runs E5 Beauty, says that business was already difficult before the pandemic. Events of the last 12 months have not done anything to make life easier for traders - and Emma says she feels the council has not offered enough support. "When we opened back up last year it was just about trying to keep our head above water," she said. "

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