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Purpose of furlough 'wasted at last minute', says TransIndus boss

Government
Will Payne
30 September 2021

TransIndus boss Amrit Singh has slammed the government’s decision to end furlough, arguing the whole purpose of the scheme had been "absolutely defeated" as the support is wound down prematurely.

The new chancellor is being urged to consider the travel industry as a special case

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Thursday morning (30 September), TransIndus managing director Singh said she welcomed the initiative 18 months ago as it "helped many people retain their jobs", but criticised government for removing the scheme too soon – particularly for industries like travel which are yet bounced back. 

"Everybody agrees it has been a tremendous scheme, and it has helped many people retain their jobs. In the sectors where it has saved jobs, those industry are flourishing, they have recovered – they have bounced back.