UK travel firms call for state help after Omicron hits turnover

Industry body warns that some operators won't last the winter after return of strict Covid travel rules

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Travel firms have called on the government to provide urgent financial help as fresh Covid-19 restrictions come in to force on Tuesday, hitting holiday travel just before the peak booking period.

Turnover has been at just 22% of normal levels for tour operators, according to figures from the travel association Abta.