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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

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

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The government has confirmed it has continued to use P&O Ferries despite condemning the firm over the law-breaking sacking of nearly 800 staff without notice.

It comes after the government terminated its “one-of-a-kind” agreement with the operator in response to the firm’s “unacceptable” treatment of its former employees.

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