‘They tried to do their best out of a bad situation’
support from businesses across the board, regardless of sector or circumstance, is putting so many jobs at risk.
“With forecasts of a 10% unemployment rate and regular mass redundancies, it is clear the Government must urgently target support where it is needed and protect people’s livelihoods.”
And the North East community also spoke of its sadness as news of the job cuts broke.
Some readers praised the couple for their work in trying to retain staff, while others branded 2020 a heartbreaking time for the travel industry.
This is what you had to say on our Facebook pages:
Lee Diston: “Sadly it was only a matter of time. After all they did trying to help people back into employment. Hopefully things will pick back up in the future.”
Louise Redman: “I feel the pain of this couple, they’ve tried their very best.”
Vivienne Hinds: “Bet they are devastated.”
Tracy Derby: “It must be heartbreaking for these two who have done so much for staff of the travel industry.”
Lisa Kings: “They absolutely tried to do their best out of a bad situation. Worked for Hays Travel as my first ever job and John was a lovely boss. Very sad.”
Denise Mustard: “Feel so sorry for you both this is a bad time for all business.”
Lilian Popov: “They don’t deserve this being done to them. Just like other firms trying hard to keep people in a job.”
Jackie Mountain: “It is a shame that in trying to rescue jobs this Covid has led to these problems.”
Leanne Kelly: “I really hope they can move past this.”
Tracy Dixon: “So sad for the travel industry.”
Jim Gillespie: “The travel & leisure industry are going to be devastated this month as Government Furlough scheme rules change, leaving employers to make some very tough decisions.”