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P&O claimed £10million furlough cash in same year it paid bosses £270million dividends

Ministers branded the ferry operator 'disgusting' and 'appalling' in the wake of the announcement, as it emerged cheaper agency staff will replace their roles in a huge cost-cutting drive amid an escalating cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

Sacked P&O Ferries staff to protest on Friday after 800 workers are replaced

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union described it as a "kick in the teeth to the hard-working members of staff"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2022

P&O sailings suspended for second day as anger at 800 sacking grows

MPs have condemned the decision made by the company to dismiss its 800 seafarers

Wales Online · Mar 18, 2022

Full letter from P&O's chief to all staff over mass sacking

P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite has defended the 'difficult but necessary' decision

Liverpool Echo · Mar 17, 2022

P&O chief's letter explaining why 800 staff were sacked without notice

The move was condemned by the Government as “wholly unacceptable”

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022

‘Scandalous betrayal’: MPs condemn P&O Ferries for mass sacking of 800 staff

Ministers and unions call for action against transport company’s Dubai owners

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022

P&O chief's letter over mass sacking in FULL as crew replaced with cheaper staff

P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite has defended the 'difficult but necessary' decision to sack 800 staff members today, with one MP describing the move as 'disgraceful'

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

Dubai-based billionaires behind P&O Ferries as it axes 800 jobs amid living crisis

P&O Ferries, which is owned by the Dubai-based DP World, told crew to return to port and await a 'major announcement' this morning as it suspended all ships. Hours later, staff were escorted off as it confirmed 800 had been made redundant

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

DP World Announces Record Results during 2021

DP World Limited revealed registering strong financial results for the year 2021, achieving a revenue growth of 26.3 percent to $10,778 million and adjusted EBITDA growth of 15.3 percent to $3,828 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.5 percent. The revenue increase from $2,245 million to $10,778 million is supported…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

Queen Rania Stresses Need to Form a United Front to Address Climate Change

Jordan's Queen Rania stressed the pressing need for a united front to face environmental crises, calling on the global community to encourage environmental initiatives, innovation, and concerted action to fix the planet. She made the remarks on Thursday at the first-ever Earthshot Innovation Showcase at the DP World’s Expo 2020…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022