Ports and unions criticise Shapps’ plan for law on seafarers’ minimum wage Legislation announced in Queen’s Speech in response to P&O Ferries’ sacking of 800 crew The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
How the 38 Bills presented in the Queen's Speech will affect you Prince Charles appeared at the House of Lords today in place of the Queen who did not attend due to "mobility issues" Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2022
Queen's Speech in full - how 38 Bills at State Opening of Parliament affect you Prince Charles today unveiled the Queen’s Speech in place of his mother - but the text is all Boris Johnson’s, with a crackdown on protests and Brexit ‘opportunities’ - while employment rights, trophy hunting laws and the cost-of-living crisis are all snubbed Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022
P&O Ferries ship Pride of Kent inspected for fourth time The vessel is currently detained due to failing three inspections since the operator sacked nearly 800 seafarers in March. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
P&O Ferries a victim of misinformation, claims boss Peter Hebblethwaite also told delegates at an industry conference that he hopes he can ‘survive’ as chief executive. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Fight outside bar, Liverpool fans urged to boycott travel firm and missing mum The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Thursday, May 5 Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2022
Liverpool fans urged to avoid 'savage' company when travelling to Paris final City MPs and Metro Mayor call for boycott of ferry firm Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2022
P&O Ferries resumes cross-Channel tourist sailings after trips axed in sackings row Operator was widely condemned after replacing 786 crew members with cheaper agency staff on March 17, suspending most voyages Wales Online · May 3, 2022
First cross-Channel P&O sailing for tourists since controversial sackings The ferry firm said its ship Spirit of Britain will leave Dover for Calais at 4.05pm on Tuesday. The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Lorry driver allegedly rammed P&O protest blockade at Scots port as man charged Witnesses told how the 7.5-tonne vehicle forced protesters to retreat at the entrance to Cairnryan Ferry Port in Dumfries and Galloway. Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022
P&O vessel passes inspection and back in service after passengers left stranded off NI coast The European Causeway lost power on Tuesday afternoon while sailing from Cairnryan to Larne Belfast Live · Apr 28, 2022
New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment, according to new report Fast rescue boats were not properly maintained and oil filtering equipment was not working, reports says Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022
New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment – report Twenty-three failures on Spirit of Britain were found by Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspectors. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
P&O Ferries vessel cleared to sail again after breaking down in Irish Sea European Causeway lost power on its way from Cairnryan to Larne on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022 P&O ferry loses power on sailing from Dumfries and Galloway to Northern Ireland The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says the boat will have to stay at Larne until it passes safety checks
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 P&O Ferries: A timeline of everything that’s gone wrong for the company since 17 March From firings to failed inspections, MP bashings to boycotts – here’s a timeline of the weekly PR nightmares that have plagued the brand since it fired 800 staff
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 P&O Ferries ‘should hand back £11m in furlough cash’, says Grant Shapps Transport secretary is discussing ‘minimum wage’ corridors for ferry crossings from the UK to France and the Netherlands
Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022 P&O passenger says troubled European Causeway ferry 'just cut out' after leaving Scotland Jonny Wilson was travelling on board the beleaguered firm's European Causeway vessel on Tuesday afternoon when it experienced what bosses have called a "temporary mechanical issue".
Wales Online · Apr 27, 2022 First cross-Channel P&O Ferries sailings since mass sackings Passenger services are expected to resume early next week
Belfast Live · Apr 27, 2022 P&O Ferries resume cross-Channel sailings for first time since sackings Passenger services are expected to resume early next week
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Spirit of Britain departs Port of Dover as P&O restarts freight services The vessel was detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) on April 12 after safety issues were found, but was cleared to sail last Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022 P&O Ferries ship left stranded in Irish Sea for two hours after breakdown Mechanical failure blamed after European Causeway lost power on way from Scotland to Northern Ireland
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Anas Sarwar: Labour would change law to avoid repeat of P&O sackings Speaking at the STUC, the Scottish Labour leader said his party would change regulations if they were in power.
Irish Mirror · Apr 26, 2022 P&O Ferry with up to 410 passengers onboard adrift in Irish Sea after 'mechanical issue' "Once the ship is back in Port a full inspection will take place"
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 P&O pledges full investigation after ferry loses power in Irish Sea The vessel has docked at Larne harbour escorted by three lifeboats.