Chaos at Calais: Thousands of frustrated holidaymakers stuck in six-hour queues trying to get to Dover because of ‘delays caused by British Border Control’ Fed-up passengers at Calais have been stuck in queues for more than six hours Holidaymakers caught up in the chaos have been trying to get back to Dover People stuck at … Read more
P&O Ferries has suspended all services to Calais until Good Friday with thousands of lorries stuck at Dover causing yet more mayhem for those trying to cross the channel – as the meat industry is demanding hauliers carrying fresh food are given priority. Britain’s busiest port Dover is being forced to contend with a perfect … Read more
Criminal and civil investigations were launched today into the decision by P&O Ferries to sack nearly 800 workers following mass criticism of the company for making the seafarers redundant without notice. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said this afternoon that the Insolvency Service has started ‘formal criminal and civil investigations’ and that he will be ‘follow … Read more
Easter getaway chaos begins in Kent as holidaymakers face traffic gridlock after M20 is closed to hold lorries heading for Channel crossings because P&O ferries can’t sail Thousands of holiday makers risk missing their ferries due to road chaos in Kent Police have closed sections of the M20 and A20 towards Dover due to traffic … Read more