Boots and Matalan among firms targeted over unpaid rents

Commercial landlords launch legal action to reclaim money withheld by businesses since coronavirus lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCommercial property landlords are starting to tighten the screw on retailers including Boots and Matalan for failing to pay overdue rent, in some cases starting legal action to reclaim money they are owed.Boots, which has continued to trade throughout the lockdown, has been criticised with other businesses, including Travelod