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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

P&O Cruises and Cunard hit back over ‘fire and rehire’ accusations

Simon Calder

Carnival UK, the British subsidiary of the world’s biggest cruise firm, has hit back at accusations that it plans to “fire and rehire” more than 900 staff in a bid to cut costs.

The company’s brands include Cunard and P&O Cruises, and vessels such as Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Iona.

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