Peter Hebblethwaite
P&O Ferries refuses plea from Grant Shapps to reverse decision to sack workers
Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite claimed the Transport Secretary’s request ‘ignores the situation’s fundamental and factual realities’.
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent
P&O admits breaking law over sackings
The company replaced its crews with cheaper agency workers last week.
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent, and Josh Payne
P&O admits paying new ferry workers below UK minimum wage
Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite said the average pay of the new crew is just £5.15 per hour.
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent, and Josh Payne
Prime Minister says it appears P&O ‘broke the law’ over sackings
The company’s chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite issued an apology for the impact of sacking 800 workers.
By Alan Jones, PA Industrial Correspondent