The Latest Breaking News from P&O Cruises

P&O Ferries defends brutal sacking of 800 staff

‘Our survival is dependent on making swift and significant changes now,’ says company

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Job losses for P&O Ferry staff condemned by Scottish trade union as 'damning and outrageous'

The Scottish Trade Union Congress said that they "will not permit hundreds of workers to be sacked on the spot to be replaced by cheaper labour" who have called for an "urgent statement" from the Government.

Glasgow Live · Mar 17, 2022

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

Reports suggest that P&O could instead rely on agency workers who will not be considered permanent staff and will be paid lower wages in a move slammed by trade unions.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2022

P&O Ferries latest news LIVE: Chaos at Dover as lorries stranded after operator sacks 800 crew members

The Port of Dover was plunged into chaos on Thursday afternoon after P&O Ferries sacked 800 crew members.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

P&O Ferries pause all services for next few days as 800 redundancies announced

The exact nature of this announcement has not been confirmed, but reports have emerged that all staff have been made redundant.

Irish Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

P&O branded 'outrageous' as ferry operator sacks hundreds of staff

Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government was waiting for more details on the P&O cost-cutting plan.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022

Tell us: how have you been affected by P&O Ferries suspending operations?

We would like to hear from employees and holidaymakers who have been affected by the development

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022

P&O Ferries sailing staff 'made redundant with immediate effect'

It's claimed the operator, which runs services between Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway and Larne in Northern Ireland, will use an agency to keep ferries running.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022

All P&O Ferries sailing staff 'made redundant' after suddenly suspending services

Reports come after the major ferry firm suddenly suspended operations this morning

Liverpool Echo · Mar 17, 2022

P&O Ferries makes 800 staff redundant after cancelling ships and kicking passengers off

P&O Ferries, which employs around 3,000 people and runs 20 ships, has just unveiled mass lay-offs for UK workers in order for the firm to survive and be a 'viable business'

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022