P&O Ferries boss who sacked 800 staff quits

Published: 8/29/2025
P&O Ferries boss who sacked 800 staff quits
P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite resigns after sacking 800 staff due to illegal measures, sparking public outrage. The company credits him for navigating challenges during the pandemic and improving sustainability. Trade unions and workers' rights groups express relief; government drafts legislation to prevent similar firings and protect seafarers' rights.