What to know if your travel has been affected by interruptions to P&O Ferries

The sacking of hundreds of seafarers by P&O Ferries has led to the suspension of ferry services between the UK, Ireland and other parts of Europe (Danny Lawson/PA)

The sacking of hundreds of seafarers by P&O Ferries has led to the suspension of ferry services between the UK, Ireland and other parts of Europe.

Announcing the decision on Thursday, the ferry operator, bought by Dubai-based logistics giant DP World in 2019, insisted the decision to cut jobs was “very difficult but necessary” as it was “not a viable business” in its current state.