A P&O ferry service to Spain operating from Portsmouth is to be withdrawn due to “unsustainable” losses, putting 252 jobs at risk.
The Pride of Bilbao’s final crossing to Bilbao – which P&O Ferries has operated for 15 years – will take place on 27 September, the firm said.
The 252 employees, including 130 agency workers, all work on the vessel. Twelve others work on shore in Bilbao.
P&O said it was talking to unions. The RMT said the route “remains viable”.