P&O Ferries boss got pay rise of at least 55% after firing almost 800 workers
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P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite's compensation for 2023 rose to £683,000 despite significant company losses exceeding £90 million. The increase, a 55% raise from the previous highest package in 2022, has attracted public scrutiny post-layoff of 786 workers, replaced by lower-paid agency staff. Hebblethwaite confirmed during a parliamentary session earning £325,000 with a bonus included in his total. Controversy surrounds the disclosure regarding the low pay of staff, with conflicting reports about their hourly wages which have further intensified concerns about P&O Ferries' labor practices.
P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite's pay hit £683,000 after controversial decisions including the dismissal of almost 800 British workers and over £90m in losses.
Hebblethwaite received a significant pay increase of at least 55%, along with a bonus of £183,000, raising concerns amid company layoffs and worker treatment.
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