P&O Ferries dodges criminal action after sacking 800 workers on the spot
P&O Ferries dodges criminal action after sacking 800 workers on the spot
The move sparked outrage and protest but it won’t lead to a criminal investigation (Picture: PA)
P&O Ferries have avoided a criminal investigation after it sacked 800 workers on the spot.
The firm laid off its workforce without notice as part of a plan to hire agency staff based overseas who could be paid less.
Ministers and trade unions alike were horrified at the move and its inspired new…