The chief executive of P&O Ferries, Peter Hebblethwaite, is stepping down three years after sparking outrage by sacking nearly 800 workers and replacing them with cheaper agency staff.
The long-term outlook for P&O Ferries remains uncertain.
MPs are raising concerns over P&O Ferries’ financial stability, despite the company providing written assurance that it has sufficient funds to continue operating, according to a report by ITV.
P&O Ferries owner withdraws £1bn UK investment following criticism from Deputy PM over employment practices
DP World, the owner of P&O, has paused a £1bn expansion of one of the UK’s largest container ports following criticism from government officials over the ferry company’s employment tactics.
Railway ticket counters remain open as regulatory body dismisses proposed closure plans.
The government has instructed train operators to retract their plans for a widespread shutdown of ticket offices at stations across England, announced Transport Secretary Mark Harper, following the transportation watchdog’s
Rail Fares Reduced in the UK to Help With Cost-of-Living Pressures
As the Government tries to reduce cost-of-living pressures, train tickets will be reduced by up to half.
UK Ministers open criminal investigation into P&O Ferries
Following the dismissal of 800 seafarers two weeks ago, a criminal investigation was opened against P&O Ferries.