London's Greenwich Market stalls fear closure following huge rent increase
by Sarah Butler from on (#572FR)
Some traders faced 60% daily rent hike in aftermath of coronavirus lockdown
Traders at the historic Greenwich Market in south-east London say they could be forced out of business after being hit with a massive rent increase in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown.
Hot food stallholders in the cobbled square market, which has operated since 1737, were originally asked to pay 60% more per day, while some drinks sellers have had their rent doubled. Three weeks after their rents were hiked, prompting an outcry, they say increases for some are now being reduced to about 30%, however.
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