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Chris McCall

P&O prepares to sack all of its staff in 'outrageous' cost-cutting move

Ferry firm P&O has sparked outrage after reports emerged it plans to fire its entire staff in a drastic cost-saving move.

The foreign-owned company is understood to be on the verge of bankruptcy and is reportedly considering slashing pay and conditions for people that work on its ships.

The Daily Record reports how the firm - which is one of two operators on the vital Cairnryan to Larne route - has been slammed by politicians and trade unions over the plans.

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