Johnson is expected on Monday (22 February) to detail the first steps government will take to lead the country out of the current Covid lockdown, which is likely to start with the reopening of schools.
However, a new poll by the Save Our Summer (SOS) campaign found many businesses would be forced to take drastic action if the announcement fails to deliver certainty for the travel industry.
Some 60% of the 255 travel businesses polled over 15-16 February said with furlough due to end in April, they would likely have to lay off more than 20% of their staff – while a further 37% said this would likely run to more than 40% of their workforce.
