Ending furlough

SIR – I am appalled by the recent calls to extend the furlough scheme beyond October.

On top of its monumental cost – which will affect millions of workers who didn’t stop after the pandemic hit – there is the damage it does to productivity.

I know of several young people who are shopping and going to the pub but not going back to work, as they are entitled to their daily wage without making any effort.

While the scheme may have helped to cushion the initial blow of coronavirus, it needs to end in order for the country to return to some kind of normality.

Luiz Eduardo Peixoto

London W9