P&O owner to attend summit despite row over Louise Haigh's comments

Published On Oct 12, 2024, 8:09 AM

DP World, the owner of P&O Ferries, will attend the UK's investment summit despite recent criticism from Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, who called the company a "rogue operator". This criticism followed P&O's controversial decision to replace nearly 800 seafarers with cheaper labor. Despite the backlash, discussions between DP World and the government have reportedly improved. The firm is expected to announce an investment of £1 billion, potentially expanding its London Gateway port in Essex, which could create hundreds of jobs.