Transport & Logistics

As first reported by Sky News, aero-engine group Rolls-Royce is to give a one-off payment of £2,000 to 14,000 of its UK employees to help with the rising cost of living. In addition to the lump sum, Rolls-Royce will also offer a 4% pay…

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Top brass of the shipping giant P&O has reportedly made over 800 UK staff redundant over a 13-minute Zoom call, prompting outrage from unions.

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Rolls-Royce’s announcement came as the company returned to profit last year after meeting its restructuring targets a year sooner than anticipated. In 2020, Rolls-Royce saw a $4 billion loss compared to a profit of £124 million in 2021.…