P&O will not face criminal proceedings for mass sacking of staff

Insolvency Service's decision has prompted calls for a change in the law to better protect workers in the future

P&O Ferries will not face criminal proceedings over its mass sacking of almost 800 workers earlier this year, it has emerged, sparking calls for a change in the law.

The company provoked public anger and was hauled in front of MPs to answer questions when it sacked hundreds of workers without notice in March.