Jackie Steadman, who owns TravelTime World, told BBC Radio 5 live she was “not looking forward to the end of furlough” as it had been “critical” in enabling the agency to keep staff during the pandemic.
From Thursday (1 July), employers will have to contribute 10% of wages to furloughed staff with this rising to 20% in August and September before the scheme is due to end.
Steadman said her business still had staff on furlough as there was currently “nothing for them to do” if they were brought back into the agency with bookings still impacted by a lack of consumer confidence.
