Direct flights to Dubai from £252rtn with Virgin Atlantic

Get yourselves out to glittering Dubai in double quick time with these direct flights we spotted in our Flights Finder. These great fares are with Virgin Atlantic, a fine choice for a long haul flight! We've seen availability between April and June and September and October. Add more high quality accommodation using our Hotels Finder.… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* quirky Malta mini-break: 4-7nts from £225pp incl. flights & hotel w/ rooftop infinity pool

Head out to Malta this spring for a luxurious 5* mini-break at the Palace Hotel from £225pp. Marvel at the panoramic views over Sliema and it's beach from the rooftop, where there is also an infinity pool and restaurant. Or simply take a stroll into town to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Corfu bargain break just £114pp - incl. 7nts aparthotel & flights

Are you pirates in the market for some Greek sunshine? Then check out this super cheap Corfu break from our Holiday Finder! You'll be staying at Iris Apartments, just 300 metres from the beach. Flights are included with this offer, with departures from several UK airports. The cheapest time to travel is April, with summer… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Up to 10% off UK resort stays, 2nts from £77 - choice of accommodation (sleeps 2-8)

Pirates, Away Resorts are offering up to 10% off 2, 3 and 4 night stays at 5 of their UK holiday villages in Lincolnshire, Isle of Wight, Mersea Island, North Wales and New Forest. You can choose your accommodation from a wide range such as caravans, beachfront chalets and luxury lodges with hot tubs in… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

A13 crash: taxi drivers lucky escape

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A taxi driver had a very lucky escape yesterday when his vehicle was flipped onto its side after a major road accident.

The accident, which happened on the A13 near the Wennington turn off, required the specialist cutting crew from East Ham fire station as well as appliances from both Wennington and Barking.

A second vehicle involved in the accident was found to have it's wheels torn off.

Incredibly no serious injury has been reported to the driver of either vehicle, despite being trapped in their vehicles for 45 minutes.

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Windsor and Maidenhead officer fears a lack of control over Uber drivers

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According to local sources Uber drivers are scrapping their minicab licences in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to sign up for Transport for London instead.

At a recent Licensing Panel meeting this week their are concerns that the switch being made by drivers could mean having less control over drivers operating in the Royal Borough.

Ride-hailing firm Uber currently has an operating licence in Maidenhead and Windsor, however cross-border hiring regulations means drivers can sign up elsewhere, like with TfL, and work unchecked in the their licensing area.

Greg Nelson, the trading standards lead, said: “I’m not particularly happy with this because the whole purpose of licensing is we have some degree of control on the vehicles operating in our area.

“If Uber drivers are waiting somewhere in the Royal Borough, parked illegally, there is nothing we can do about their physical presence.”

Panel members on the council also recommended that minicab drivers licensed in the area should have to pay for safeguarding training that all drivers must complete.

Cllr Maureen Hunt (Con, Hurley and Walthams) said: “Our taxi drivers are going to have to pay for this safeguarding training but Uber won’t.

“We have to look at the fairness of this.”

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LCDC Chairman Grant Davis Gives Update On Periscope, What's Next Everyone?....A Must Watch.

Grant Davis, chair of the London Cab Driver Club gives an update on where the club are in regards to the 360 pages of emails they are collating.

Plus more information about their legal inquiries with top judicial review and Licensing law specialist at Bindmans LLP, John Halford. 

You can read more about John Haliford in this months badge on page 20. Grant has republish an article from the Badge in 2014.

Grant has always said if the club had been supported by the other trade orgs back in 2014, he believes we wouldn't be in the mess we're in now. 

Click the link below to see Grants periscope update

Well worth watching 👀👍🏻

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Barcelona spring city break from £116pp - incl. 2nts NH hotel & flights

It's time to get some sun, sea and sangria with a spring break in Barcelona! We spotted some nice rates at NH Barcelona Les Corts, a cute property with easy public transport links to all the hotspots of the city Flights from several UK cities are available in our Flights Finder. This deal departs in… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Romantic Lake District escape: 4nts apartment stay from £250pp w/ hot tub - pet friendly

If you're looking for that idyllic staycation for you, your partner AND your four-legged-friend, then we have discovered this super cute abode slap bang in the middle of the Lake District. Boasting gorgeous surroundings, perfect for long walks, it also has it's own hot tub - although Fido isn't invited to enjoy this feature! We… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New York New York: 4 night Autumn break from £466pp - Times Square hotel & direct flights

Hit up New York this autumn and spend 4 nights in the city that never sleeps for a pirate-approved price. See the bright lights of Broadway and sip on Manhattans in Midtown from as little as £466 per person, based on 2 sharing, including direct flights from the UK and 4 nights hotel accommodation just… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Chic All inclusive Majorca getaway 3nts from £171pp - incl. 4* hotel & flights

Marvel at this chic Majorca escape we've spotted dear mateys! You will be staying in style at the popular, Adults Only 4* Sentido Don Pedro hotel overlooking the turquoise sea flanked by 2 small beaches. All inclusive is included in this stay, and you can choose anything from 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 nights… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Beautiful Bled: 3nts B&B from £258pp incl. flights & glamping style studio w/ spa bath - 4 share

Get ready for a trip that you'll remember for years to come Pirates. Embrace the fairytale surroundings of Lake Bled this spring/ summer by staying in the equally magical Garden Village. Grab a group of mates and stay in your own 'glamping style' apartment for 3 nights. We have paired this unique property with some… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Hotel Misprice? Cute Bournemouth hotel from £11pppn w/ pool & sauna

Pirates, grab a real bargain with this possible hotel misprice - an overnight at the lovely 3* Suncliff Hotel from only £10.50pppn - £21 for a double room! Move fast to get these prices, which are available throughout January and February 2019. The hotel has an indoor pool and sauna, which is the icing on… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winter sun: 5* all inclusive family holiday to Egypt from £201pp - 7nts hotel & flights

Pirates, we have come across this bargain holiday in Hurghada in Egypt from just £201 for a family of 4 and under £280 per person based on 2 sharing. The holiday is on an all inclusive basis and departs in January 2019 when the weather should be a nice 22° Holiday details Travel duration: 7… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Turkey on a budget: 7nts from £115pp incl. 4* aparthotel & flights

Pirates, we've found a week in Turkey that offers redonkulously good value: 7nts in the 4* Faber Apartments and flights from only £115pp. That's under £17pppn! The hotel has a pool, jacuzzi, and is located by the pretty Icmeler Bay at Marmaris. Holiday details: Travel duration: 4 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date:… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

US judge rules UberBLACK drivers as independent contractors

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A judge in Philadelphia, USA, has ruled that drivers that work on Uber's limo service, UberBLACK, are not employees and are independent contractors. Uber are battling against a number of rulings, and this victory could well be considered crucial. The decision was made by U.S district Judge Michael Baylson on Wednesday 11, stating that Uber do not "exert enough control over drivers" who work on the ride-hailing firm's limo service platform. The plaintiffs filed the Philadelphia lawsuit in February 2016 stating that Uber failed to pay them minimum wage and overtime, two of the minimum requirements needed to be met by an employer, but Judge Baylson said that the drivers work when they want to and are free to rest or run personal errands in between rides, benefits that you wouldn't get if you were employees. According to a report in CNBC, a lawyer for the plaintiffs has said he would appeal the ruling.

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5* Beachfront Mexico bliss: 7nts all inclusive from £734pp incl. flights, hotel & transfers

Where is the summer Pirates? It feels like we have been waiting ages to see some sun? So why not take yourself off to somewhere with some guaranteed sunshine? Jet off to the beaches of Cancun this spring/ summer to indulge in the 5* surroundings of the Royalton Riviera Cancun. Situated right on the beach,… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Former Dallas Uber driver charged with aggravated sexual assault of 77 year old passenger

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A former Uber driver who was wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a 77 year passenger has surrendered to the police after being on the run for almost 6 months. Hashem Ramezanpour, 41, picked up the woman after she attended church in Dallas on October 22, 2017. He need allegedly sexually assaulted her in a wooded area minutes away from her home. After the alleged attack, Ramezanpour drove the lady to her home. Ramezanpour surrendered to authorities on Sunday at Dallas/Fort Woth International Airport. Uber has said they are working with law enforcement to support their investigation. The alleged victim filed a lawsuit against the San Francisco based Uber and Ramezanpour, seeking more than £700,000 in damages, NBCDFW reported.

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Maidenhead Council Officer Raises Fears Over Lack Of Control Of Uber Drivers And Blames TfL

Uber drivers are ditching their private hire licences with the Royal Borough and signing up for Transport for London (TfL) instead.

Greg Nelson, the council’s trading standards lead, told a meeting of the Royal Borough’s Licensing Panel on Tuesday that the switch means the council has less control over drivers operating in the area.

While Uber has an operating licence with the council, regulations do not prevent drivers signed up to the transport app from being registered with TfL but working elsewhere.

Mr Nelson said: “I’m not particularly happy with this because the whole purpose of licensing is we have some degree of control on the vehicles operating in our area.

“If Uber drivers are waiting somewhere in the Royal Borough, parked illegally, there is nothing we can do about their physical presence.”

Mr Nelson added that by relinquishing their licences, Uber drivers would not have to comply with the council’s proposed safeguarding training for Hackney Carriage and private hire drivers.

Cllr Maureen Hunt (Con, Hurley and Walthams) said: “Our taxi drivers are going to have to pay for this safeguarding training but Uber won’t.

“We have to look at the fairness of this.”

During the meeting at Maidenhead Town Hall, panel members recommended that private hire drivers registered with the council should pay for mandatory safeguarding training.

Royal Borough taxi driver Mohammed Yasin said after the meeting: “I’m not against the training but the cost shouldn’t be placed on the drivers.

“This is for public safety, why can’t the council locate funds from the public purse?

“Otherwise, this is an extra tax for taxi drivers.”

The cost of the training was discussed in part two of the meeting, which the public and press are not able to attend.

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Summer holiday in Tenerife from £286pp - 7nts 4* hotel & flights

Ahoy pirates, it can be super expensive to go on holiday in the Summer months, so check out this holiday in Tenerife we have found using our holiday finder that won't break the bank. You will stay for 7 nights in a 4* hotel and the holiday is based on 4 people sharing so grab… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT