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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Gwyn Topham

P&O Ferries: criminal investigation launched after staff sackings

P&O ferry at Dover
P&O Ferries dismissed 800 staff without notice or consultation. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

Criminal and civil investigations have been launched into the conduct of P&O Ferries after the operator summarily sacked nearly 800 crew without notice or consultation.

The Insolvency Service said it had “initiated both formal criminal and civil investigations” into the circumstances of the redundancies, after making inquiries at the request of the government.

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