Romance in Rome: 3nts from £136pp incl. 4* hotel & flights

Pirates, Rome is one of those cities on everyone's bucket list, and here's a way to do it in style: 3nts in the Italian capital from £136pp including the 4* Artis hotel & flights. There are good rates over the winter period, which is a great time to travel to avoid the main tourist crowds… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxury 5* Phuket holiday 7nts from £1,019pp - incl. suite w. infinity pool, breakfast & flights

Ahoy mateys! We've been eyeing up the ultra-luxurious 5* Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa in Thailand for some time now and have spotted what we think are some really great rates. This resort is a dream come true situated along the white sands of Natai Beach with first class design solutions and amenities. We opted… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flights to Melbourne, Australia from just £512rtn - incl. luggage & meals

Pirates, The Only Way is Melbs with these fantastic Australia flights we came across in our Flights Finder. For this price you'll be jetting off to Melbourne, Australia's hippest city and a fine base for exploring the rest of the country. We've seen availability between October and November 2018, as well as February and March… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

I can, you can, Gran Can: 7nts in July from £205pp incl. apartment & flights

Pirates, if you're scrambling for a last-minute summer holiday, why not grab a week in Gran Canaria from £224pp including the cute Carlota Apartments & flights. The apartments are a 12-minute walk from the beach, with 2 pools on site if you'd rather chill and enjoy a few drinks by the poolside. Heaven! Holiday details:… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Jet off in July: 7nts All inclusive in Dom Rep from £592pp - incl. resort, flights & transfers

We're dreaming of the Caribbean this summer pirates! With this superb offer from our Package Finder you'll be jetting off to the Dominican Republic in mid-July. You'll get 7 nights of the all inclusive treatment at Riu Naiboa, situated just outside Punta Cana. Direct flights are included in this package, alongside bags, transfers and ATOL… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

California Dreaming: Direct San Francisco flights from £284rtn - incl. meals

If you've ever left your heart in San Francisco, now is the time to book a direct flight and get it back! Our flower power Flights Finder is offering some great rates on non-stop flights with United. The cheapest options depart between late-August and October - the best time to visit this enchanting city! We've… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Family break to Corfu this August from £262pp - incl. 7nts aparthotel & flights

Treat the whole family this summer with a trip to Corfu! Our Holiday Finder is offering 7 nights at Koulouris Beach Hotel, situated just outside Kavos on the island of Corfu. There are some great deals to be had on departures in mid-August - right in peak summer! Book now for a deposit of £79pp.… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Union wins first stage of High Court challenge over Deliveroo riders

Summer flights to Ibiza from £37 return

Pirates, if you are still looking to get away this summer why not book a cheap flight to Ibiza leaving you free to find accommodation of your choice be it cheap and cheerful or a 5* abode. There are a few dates to choose from, you could stay for a few days or as long… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Scottish mansion stay: 3nts from £107pp w/ hot tub & sauna - great for groups (sleeps up to 8)

Grab a slice of Scottish luxury with this stunning countryside lodge. Sleeping up to 8 people, whether it's a group getaway for your mates or you're looking for somewhere to hold a family reunion the hot tub and sauna will ensure that everyone has a great stay! No one is left behind either, as this… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

4* All inclusive Majorca getaway 4nts from £275pp - incl. Adults Only SENTIDO hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! One of our favourite Majorca deals is back again: the stylish, Adults Only 4* Sentido Don Pedro situated in a breathtaking location in Cala de San Vincente, flanked by 2 small beaches and overlooking the turquoise sea. All inclusive is included in this stay, and you can choose anything from 3, 4, 5,… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

McNamara: "New image hides same Uber wolf

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The LTDA’s #realcostofuber campaign is now fully up and running. Since launching the campaign a fortnight ago, more than 9,000 people have sent an email to the Mayor of London demanding that he does not think about relicensing Uber.

Thank you to everyone who has emailed Sadiq Khan and shared our petition website! Please keep sending www.realcostofuber.com to all your friends and family and sharing it on Facebook and Twitter, with the #realcostofuber hashtag. We need as many people as possible to see what sort of company Uber really is.

In Uber’s latest advertising bid it teamed up with Channel 4 and launched a new miniseries, Where to, Britain? In the six-episode series, five-minute clips show drivers picking up and dropping off passengers in cities across the UK, catching their conversations in the back of the car.

The show’s tagline is: “Meet the people driving the nation”. Uber is clearly trying to make itself be seen as a quintessential part of British life, but it’s not. Uber has invaded cities across the country, licence or no licence, and tried to drive local taxi and PHV drivers out of work and local firms out of business.

Our historic trade in London is an iconic symbol of Britain and famous all over the world. Uber may be famous now, but for all the wrong reasons. This fresh attempt by Uber to turn around its toxic image is embarrassingly transparent – or as The Guardian labelled it, simply a “cynical, corporate whitewash”. The really funny thing is that Uber has spent tens of thousands of pounds on its Where to, Britain? mini-series, on Channel Four, only to see its hashtag #wheretobritain completely hijacked by the taxi trade. Rather than promoting the show, if you search the hashtag all you see are stories of dangerous driving, crashes, and exploitative surge pricing.

Maybe if Uber paid its drivers properly it wouldn’t have to spend so much money on PR trash. Uber reportedly struck a £500,000 deal with the Evening Standard for “money-can’t-buy” positive news coverage. The Standard is denying the claims but given George Osborne’s cosy relationship with Uber when in government, and his side-job at major Uber investor Blackrock, the denial doesn’t hold much weight.

One thing is clear from Uber’s aggressive marketing strategy of late. It’s obviously scared and it has a right to be. LBC revealed that earlier this year Uber tried to convince TfL to give them an 18-month licence, so it can take it back after that time if they still believe Uber is not a fit and proper operator.

Uber is doing all it can to make sure it can continue to operate on London’s streets. We’ll keep doing all we can to make sure it can’t.

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Upping the Zante this August: 4nt break from £277pp incl. flights & aparthotel

If you have limited leave available at work but would still like a dose of summer sun this August then opt for a mini break to the Greek islands - Zante in particular. The 3* Herodotos Studios offer comfy accommodation close to the beach - great for 4 nights in the sun. Of course, if… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flights to Nice in South of France from £29 return

Pirates we have come across these bargain flights to Nice in the South of France with the best prices departing this September. Grab a great hotel to go with these flights and you have yourself an awesome little French getaway. Flight details Direct flights to Nice Departures from London Dates between September Hand luggage -… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cute Devon escape: 3nts from £106pp in converted barn w/ pool & hot tub *dogs welcome*

If you and your favourite shipmate are looking for a quiet escape then head to the leafy Devonshire countryside. The Coach House is a converted barn from the 1900s that has been brought into modern times with the addition of a hot tub, indoor pool and free WiFi. Offering 3 (or more) night stays, this… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Super summer holiday in Gran Canaria £238pp - 7nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Ahoy there pirates, the sunny Canary Islands enjoy year round sunshine and so once summer is under way in July it is sure to be hot hot hot! This holiday in Gran Canaria is based on 2 sharing and you will enjoy a week long holiday in a great hotel. Holiday details Travel duration: 7… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

TfLTPH Says You Can Fly Your Flag During The World Cup.

There’s been a lot of news, most hyped up PR or fake, about whether or not we can fly the fag of any particular country, (including the St George Cross) on our Taxis during the World Cup. 

This was the headline in yesterday’s Daily Mail. 

"Now taxi drivers are told they can't display England flags during World Cup as council joins Royal Mail in banning them amid fears they could distract other motorists".

We asked TfL for an update on this issue and have now received clear and concise information.

We asked @TfLTPH:

can I fly the England flag on my taxi during the World Cup 

And they replied :

You can. Just make sure that it is secure, doesn't obstruct the windscreen or windows and is not in the passenger area.

They were also asked this by another driver:

as u allow all kinds of marches with all kinds of flags every weekend..can I put a st George's cross in my back window to support my team in the world cup.thanks in advance

And they gave this advice:

Flags must be secure, and not obstruct the windscreen or windows. They must not be in the passenger area.

So... as long as it’s secure and doesn’t obstruct the windows and is not physically in the passenger compartment, you can display the flag of St George on your Taxi. 

But we must stress this is London's regulator TfL. There are one or two councils around the UK that have banned the flag of St George on Taxis and Private Hire vehicles. 

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London Mayor to probe Uber phone use whilst driving

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The London Mayor is to investigate the dangers posed by Uber drivers use of mobile phones to except jobs while at the wheel.The probe was prompted by a question from Caroline Pidgeon at the London Assembly where she highlighted thefact that the Uber app effectively forces drivers to interact with their phone while driving. Ms Pidgeon warned that the practice poses a danger to the public and is against the law.She urged the mayor to speak to the Met Police about issuing similar guidance in London. The London Assembly transport leader told LTDA’s TAXI: “It is against the law to use your phone whilst driving, yet many apps expect drivers to interact whilst driving, which puts all road users at risk.”

Sadiq Khan confirmed this month that further investigation is on his list of commitments. He said that he will ask the Deputy Mayor for Transport to work with both the police and crime and transport committees to investigate the issue. It is illegal to use a phone or a sat nav when driving unless you’re safely parked or you need to call the emergency services and it’s unsafe or impractical to stop.Drivers must have must have hands- free access, such as a Bluetooth headset, or a voice command app. The law applies even if motorists are stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic.The fine is now £200 and six penalty points.

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School holidays in the Caribbean from £815pp: All inclusive 14nts - incl. flights, bags & more

Run away to the Caribbean this summer with this great offer to Runaway Bay, Jamaica starting at £815 per person, based on 2 sharing, courtesy of our Package Finder -- that includes an extra £100 off the total package price. You'll get 14 days of the all inclusive treatment at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ultra last-minute Turkey: 7nts from £155pp incl. hotel & flights

Pirates, get 'em while they last: 7 nights in Turkey from a mere £155pp including the 3* Lemas Suite Hotel & flights. This hot summer price won't stick around for long, so pack a bag and book a ticket if you want to snag this deal at its cheapest. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT