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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Daily Record

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

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

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

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".

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Wales Online

First cross-Channel P&O Ferries sailings since mass sackings

Passenger services are expected to resume early next week

Belfast Live

P&O Ferries resume cross-Channel sailings for first time since sackings

Passenger services are expected to resume early next week

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

P&O pledges full investigation after ferry loses power in Irish Sea

The vessel has docked at Larne harbour escorted by three lifeboats.

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