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TUC seeks changes to draft law to help seafarers after P&O Ferries scandal

Sacking of nearly 800 crew in favour of low-paid agency workers in March led to calls for loopholes to be closed in seafarers’ wages bill

The Guardian - UK

It is beyond belief P&O winning awards despite mass sackings, union says

The company sparked public anger when it fired hundreds of workers without notice in March.

The Independent UK

Man sacked by P&O Ferries wins payout after taking company to court

He has donated the money to help other families during the cost of living crisis

Wales Online

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P&O Ferries boss shamed after firing 800 staff will no longer attend speaking gig

Bosses said Peter Hebblethwaite, chief executive of P&O Ferries, was 'no longer able to participate' at the 'Power and People' Interferry conference in Seattle

Daily Mirror

Travellers heading to UK suffer six-hour delay at Port of Calais

P&O Ferries used extra ships for passengers who missed their crossing

The Independent UK

Grab a ferry good deal with £75k worth of free tickets available in autumn giveaway

Big Ferry Fortnight will take place from September 5-19 to showcase Britain’s extensive network of ferry routes and the benefits of travel by sea

Wales Online

Talks to take place to form enterprise area at Dumfries and Galloway port

Council bosses and Scottish Government officials are due to meet over plans to boost economic prospects at Cairnryan

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'Ludicrous' queues at Calais see band stage impromptu gig on roof of van

Fed-up travellers got out their cars to listen to the pop-up concert by Bristol Street Music, who set their instruments up on the roof of their white transit van

Daily Mirror

Fury as P&O faces no criminal action over mass sackings of 800 workers

The Insolvency Service said it had determined there was "no realistic prospect of a conviction"

Daily Mirror

P&O won't face criminal proceedings after sacking nearly 800 staff without notice

THE Insolvency Service has determined P&O Ferries will not face criminal proceedings over its actions in firing almost 800 workers earlier this…

The National (Scotland)

Insolvency Service says P&O will not face criminal action over mass sackings

The company sparked public anger and was hauled in front of MPs to answer questions when it sacked hundreds of workers without notice in March.

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries escapes criminal prosecution over sacking of 786 workers

Lawyers advised Insolvency Service there was ‘no realistic prospect of a conviction’

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries owner reports record profits months after sacking 800 staff

P&O Ferries has been accused of acting like a “corporate gangster” for celebrating record profits just months after it sacked 800 UK-based…

The National (Scotland)

Union outrage as owner of P&O Ferries makes record profit

TUC boss accuses ferry company's owners of behaving like 'corporate gangsters'

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Belfast Live

Dog friendly seaside cafe to close as cost of living crisis hits hard

A £4,000 electric bill covering just 10 weeks was the deciding factor

Daily Mirror

Holidaymakers stranded after coach became trapped on ferry in shock accident

Holidaymakers were left horrified after the coach they were travelling on became lodged between a ferry - sparking fury that P&O Ferries is putting 'profit over safety'

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss plan to cut £11bn in Whitehall waste ‘ludicrous’

Unions and experts attack Tory leadership candidate’s proposals for civil service savings

Liverpool Echo

Travel chaos continues as 'major queues' return to Dover

Long delays at the Kent port come on the same day as a national rail strike causes disruption across the country

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Wales Online

Major queues return to Dover as P&O Ferries issues warning to travellers

More getaway misery for people leaving the UK

The Independent UK

‘Major queues’ return to Dover

Ferry operator P&O Ferries warned passengers to expect a two-hour wait to complete checks before they can board a ship.

Evening Standard

UK travel latest: Dover chaos set to continue on Saturday amid blame game over six-hour queues

Asked whether he can reassure travellers planning a trip over the coming days that the backlog will ease, Port of Dover boss Doug Bannister said: ‘I really wish I could’

Daily Mirror

Dover: Warning 6-hour queues 'just the start' as woeful weekend follows frantic Friday

Saturday could be even busier for travellers after the Port of Dover declared a critical incident and the RAC estimated a whopping 18.8 million leisure trips are planned in the UK between Friday and Monday

Zenger

Ten Dogs And Puppies Found ‘Half Dead’ After Being Left In Vans On A Ferry

As many as 10 dogs and puppies have been found ‘half dead’ after being left in vans on a ferry while crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year.

The Independent UK

Government still using P&O Ferries despite condemning firm over law-breaking sackings

The MoD said its use of P&O was a ‘last resort’

Daily Mirror

Ten dogs and puppies found 'half dead' after being left in hot vans in 40C

As many as 10 dogs and puppies were discovered 'half dead' after being trapped in two 40C vans on ferries whilst crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year

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