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New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment – report

Twenty-three failures on Spirit of Britain were found by Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspectors.

The Independent UK

P&O ferry loses power on sailing from Dumfries and Galloway to Northern Ireland

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says the boat will have to stay at Larne until it passes safety checks

Daily Record

P&O Ferries: A timeline of everything that’s gone wrong for the company since 17 March

From firings to failed inspections, MP bashings to boycotts – here’s a timeline of the weekly PR nightmares that have plagued the brand since it fired 800 staff

The Independent UK

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P&O Ferries ‘should hand back £11m in furlough cash’, says Grant Shapps

Transport secretary is discussing ‘minimum wage’ corridors for ferry crossings from the UK to France and the Netherlands

The Independent UK

P&O passenger says troubled European Causeway ferry 'just cut out' after leaving Scotland

Jonny Wilson was travelling on board the beleaguered firm's European Causeway vessel on Tuesday afternoon when it experienced what bosses have called a "temporary mechanical issue".

Daily Record

P&O Ferries seafarers refuse to work after ship loses power in Irish Sea

Ship to undergo another full safety inspection

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries resume cross-Channel sailings for first time since sackings

Passenger services are expected to resume early next week

Belfast Live

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P&O is sailing too close to the wind and the UK Government must intervene

Record Vie says every step must be taken to ensure passengers are not put at risk by a company that lost all credibility weeks ago.

Daily Record

Hundreds of P&O ferry passengers left stranded off NI coast after losing power

"I've been back and forth on this route all my life but I've never sat in the middle of the sea before with the lights off - a bit odd!"

Belfast Live

P&O Ferries ship left stranded in Irish Sea for two hours after breakdown

Mechanical failure blamed after European Causeway lost power on way from Scotland to Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar: Labour would change law to avoid repeat of P&O sackings

Speaking at the STUC, the Scottish Labour leader said his party would change regulations if they were in power.

The Independent UK

P&O Ferry with up to 410 passengers onboard adrift in Irish Sea after 'mechanical issue'

"Once the ship is back in Port a full inspection will take place"

Irish Mirror

P&O Ferry passengers stuck after vessel loses power in middle of Irish Sea

The ferry was due to arrive in Larne harbour at 2pm today but has broken down five miles from the coast of Northern Ireland

Edinburgh Live

P&O pledges full investigation after ferry loses power in Irish Sea

The vessel has docked at Larne harbour escorted by three lifeboats.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

P&O ferry ‘adrift’ after losing power in Irish sea, with up to 410 passengers aboard

P&O blames a ‘mechanical issue’ in the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the operator

The Guardian - UK

Unions call for P&O Ferries boycott for allegedly paying below minimum wage

RMT says workers were paid £4.35 an hour, while P&O blames ‘administrative misunderstanding’

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries boss should be jailed over sacking of workers, says unions chief

STUC president Pat Rafferty said that Peter Hebblethwaite should be imprisoned to send a clear message to employers.

Daily Mirror

P&O Ferries forced to U-turn on plans to cut pay for new cheaper agency workers

P&O Ferries sacked almost 800 employees last month and brought in cheaper agency workers, arguing the move was to help keep the multi-billion business afloat

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The Independent UK

P&O Ferries set to restart between Dover and Calais

Exclusive: Controversial ship operator is selling tickets for Wednesday morning sailings

Daily Mirror

'Shameless' P&O Ferries stung in new pay row as it tries to cut wages of crew

Labour slammed P&O Ferries after overseas agency workers hired to replace staff illegally axed claimed they were asked to sign new contracts on lower pay

Chronicle Live

P&O accused of trying to cut pay for new cheap foreign crew

There are claims the staff taken on a month ago were told to sign new contracts

Wales Online

P&O Ferries accused of trying to cut pay of new cheap foreign staff

It is alleged the workers were given just a one-month contract and were being asked to sign up to worse levels of pay

The Guardian - UK

In this new age of empire, the west has no need to conquer. Money and coercion do the job

Britain’s refugee deal with Rwanda is just the latest example of how rich nations extend their sovereignty by getting the poor to do their bidding

The Independent UK

What the papers say – April 24

A ‘defiant’ and ‘bullish’ Boris Johnson continues to defend his position despite public outrage, the papers say.

Daily Record

P&O workers 'desperate' after being told to sign contracts on less money

One agency worker emailed a union complaining about a ferry in Dover.

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