P&O Ferries’ owner pulls news of £1bn port investment after ministers criticise firm
by Gwyn Topham and Richard Partington from World news | The Guardian on (#6RDEH)
Transport secretary denounced DP World over mass sackings while bringing in protections for workers at sea
DP World, the Dubai-based owner of P&O Ferries, has put the announcement of a reported 1bn investment in the UK on hold after fierce criticism of the firm by ministers this week.
The announcement of plans by DP World to expand its London Gateway port was due to be a key part of the Labour government's investment summit on Monday.
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