These were among the key issues facing firms in Tuesday’s national press. Meanwhile, panic buying of fuel has meant a return to working from home for some, with the army on stand-by to assist with deliveries.
Here are the key headlines of interest to travel on Tuesday 28 September.
Nearly 70% of employers expect to cut jobs as furlough ends
Outplacement firm Renovo has found 69% of all UK employers anticipate job losses as furlough ends, with 46% of organisations expecting to make redundancies within six months. Another 23% anticipate redundancies within 6-12 months. (City AM)
Businesses ask for more time to repay Covid loans
Businesses are asking for more time with no payments on their emergency Covid loans on top of the extra time already announced, according to new data. Out of 500 businesses that are seeking repayment plans, 83% had asked for all the payment holidays possible or a full year of no payments on their Bounce Back Loans. (The i)
Army on standby to help fuel crisis
Boris Johnson has put troops on standby to deliver fuel as panic buying empties petrol stations. However, the government has stopped short of immediate deployment despite some employees being forced to return to working from home. (The Guardian)
La Palma volcano becomes active again
La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano has begun ejecting lava again after a lull. Black lava has been flowing from it since 19 September, destroying more than 500 houses and other properties, with damage estimated at £152 million. (The Independent)
