Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced new protections for renters during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, with no bailiff enforcement action. The measures took effect on 5 November 2020 and include a pause on evictions until 11 January 2021 at the earliest with exceptions in egregious cases. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has updated its guidance for landlords and tenants concerning coronavirus and renting to reflect the new national restrictions and measures.