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Cases are hard to prove, penalties lacking and enforcement questionable
DP World head praises UK chief for ‘saving’ company as he insists ‘nobody was hurt’
DFDS chief warns economics of running cross-Channel services becoming unsustainable
The ferry operator has been hit hard as competition on the transport artery has intensified
Vessel undergoing checks after ‘mechanical failure’ as shipping company operates first ferries on crucial route
Setback underlines challenges facing company as it restarts sailings
‘Spirit of Britain’ vessel detained by inspectors because of ‘number of deficiencies’
Industry says EU drivers reluctant to cross Channel and urges building of transport facilities to improve conditions
The P&O debacle shows businesses need to think beyond the bottom line
Disruption caused by group’s on-the-spot sacking of 800 UK-based crew extends into a fourth week
Penalties for flouting existing rules have to be strengthened
Commenters weigh in on UK shipping company’s actions, plus the wider legal and industry ramifications
Lone worker refuses ferry group’s redundancy payment to speak out against job losses
UK Insolvency Service confirms probe into redundancies after being called in by Kwasi Kwarteng
UK transport secretary’s proposed measures are not suitable, says British Ports Association
Failures not only harm workers but put good employers at risk of being undercut by bad ones
Disturbing accounts of how much the ferry group owes its pension schemes
Companies operating out of British ports will have to pay minimum wage, according to transport secretary’s plans
Ferry company tells transport secretary that reinstating fired workers will result in its collapse
There are too many loopholes and grey areas that unscrupulous employers can exploit
Government plans measures to force ferry operators to improve conditions
Even if ferry operator accepts error of its ways, Peter Hebblethwaite must be held accountable
Transport secretary will warn ferry company that law will wipe out savings from cheaper labour
Downing Street backs Grant Shapps’ call for ferry boss to go after ‘breathtaking’ admission of lawbreaking on job cuts
Wide discrepancy in valuations between company and trustees for three ferries pledged against £146mn deficit
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