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DP World’s plans to expand its London Gateway port were reportedly at risk after the UK’s Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised P&O Ferries – which is owned by DP World – for its treatment of staff. Haigh called P&O a “rogue operator” after it sacked almost 800 seafarers in 2022 and replaced them with cheaper employees. DP World said that the move was necessary for the survival of P&O and to protect the jobs of thousands of workers. Downing Street appeared to try to distance itself from Haigh’s comments, stating that “that’s not the view of the government”.
The row is ongoing as the UK prepares to hold its International Investment Summit next week, which aims to attract billions of pounds worth of investment. DP World had planned to announce the expansion of London Gateway port, a move which would reportedly create hundreds of jobs, at the summit. The company declined to comment on reports that the expansion was now under review.
The UK government is keen to promote the UK as a stable destination for international companies looking to invest, despite the series of changes in leadership that have occurred since 2016. Ahead of the summit, it has suggested that it will make large investments and increase spending in order to boost the country’s economy.
Last month, Elon Musk hit out at the UK government after he was not invited to attend the summit. The billionaire was reportedly excluded due to his social media posts during the August riots
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