Shoppers have been told the cutting of services by P&O may lead to shortages of fresh products like vegetables, fruit and cheese, as well as wineBrits could face shortages in supermarkets with vegetables, fruit, cheese and wine among products not arriving after P&O suddenly cancelled services. After the firm axed 800 of its staff fresh fears have emerged that thousands of sheep may also have to be slaughtered. P&O initially said that some services were being cancelled for “several days” but that then reportedly was extended to 10 days. Image: PA) PA)"Nonetheless, a prolonged interruption to P&O services, who are an important part of UK supply chains, could eventually impact the flow of goods. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT), Unite, Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) and Nautilus International joined the demonstration.

Source: Daily Mirror March 19, 2022 22:39 UTC