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<p>My Department’s officials and I have been working closely with operators across
the maritime sector including P&O Ferries, to understand the impacts and challenges
they face from the global COVID-19 crisis. The Department recognises the contribution
UK seafarers make to the economy and we remain committed to supporting them.</p><p>
</p><p>The government has announced an unprecedented package of financial measures
to support businesses and employees through the Covid-19 pandemic, worth £350 billion.
This package includes the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which will continue
until the end of October.</p><p> </p><p>On May 11 P&O issued notice that a 45-day
statutory consultation period would commence over plans to make 1,100 staff redundant.
The consultation covers all staff who work for P&O both on shore and in seafaring
roles regardless of whether they are currently furloughed or not.</p>
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