Bargain Krakow mini break from £53pp - 3nts hotel & flights (Christmas market dates)

Pirates, we have yet another mega bargain for you, this time we're heading to Krakow in Poland and have put together this 3 night break for only £53.50 per person! Krakow is a great place to visit and we have included a choice of hotels for you to stay in and also a one click… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute 14nt Norwegian Fjord cruise from £442pp incl. full board meals - flights from £52rtn

Adopt the Pirate lifestyle and hit the high seas this May for an epic 14 night cruise discovering the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords as well as a few stop offs in Denmark thrown in for good measure - all from only £442pp, that's just £31.50pppn! This price includes all your meals on board (including… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Tunisia 7nt family holiday from £265pp: Flights, all inclusive & beach resort w/ waterslides

Tunisia is back on everyone's travel radar this year, with fantastic value to be had on holidays from London, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle and Bristol. Check out this 7-night all inclusive offer on our holidays finder, staying at a beachfront hotel with its own selection of waterslides and pools; prices start from as little as £265… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Meet your mates in Majorca from £183pp - 6nts 4* hotel & flights

Pirates, grab your squad and head to Majorca this Spring with this holiday in the Balearic islands which comes in at the bargain price of under £190 per person. For your holiday in Majorca you will stay in a great rated 4* hotel and you can choose to upgrade to an alternative board basis at… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Mexico 2 week holiday from £681pp - 4* beach hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, fancy a holiday to marvellous Mexico at a bargain price? This Mexican getaway is only £681 per person and that's for 2 weeks which works out at under £50 per person per night - wow! You will be staying in a great rated and award winning 4* hotel right on the beach throughout your… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New lobbying record for Uber in Washington as they seek to fend off regulatory threats

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Ride-hailing giants Uber Technologies Inc. disclosed federal lobbying figures for the first three months of 2018, and they set a record high for the controversial firm from Silicon Valley in Washington.Uber spent $540,000 (£385,000)in its first quarter this year, up from last years final quarter of $510,000 (£564,000) Following Uber's most controversial year to date, which involved a major data breach, and revelations of spying on passengers and sexual harassment and discrimination claims, they have had to up their lobbying game, focusing on state capitols as it desperately attempts to keep regulators off it's doorstep. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been a busy man since taking over from the highly controversial Travis Kalanick back in August 2017, with visits to a number of different countries as he looks to smooth out major cracks left by the former Uber chief executive. Khosrowshahi made his first visit to Washington earlier this month to help rebuild relations with some high powered. Uber appointed Danielle Burr as its new head of federal affairs in January. According to a report in Bloomberg, Uber confirmed lobbying federal policymakers on legislation governing self-driving cars and the future of work and "anti-competitive activities that could limit consumers access to app-based technologies". I guess now the only question that we need to ask is: Does money talk?

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All inclusive in Turkey from £309pp - 7nts 4* hotel, flights, bags & transfers (many party sizes)

Ahoy pirates, there is a great offer over at Thomas Cook right now with them offering 10% off holidays to Turkey, we have snooped around and found this awesome all inclusive holiday in Dalaman in Turkey. There are many dates available at great prices with a choice of departures airports too - be quick though… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Gorgeous Croatia beach holiday 7nts from £338pp - incl. 4* hotel, flights & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted this great value for money Croatia holiday where you will be staying at the popular 4* Medora Auri Family Beach Resort just in front of the beach in Podgora, overlooking the emerald water. The hotel offers a selection of pools, along with a wellness centre with a variety of saunas, a… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

The LPHCA update on legal action funding against TfL

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5* Marbella beachfront holiday from £262pp - incl. 4nts hotel, flights, breakfast & swimup bar

Treat yourself at the end of summer with a 5* break in marvellous Marbella. We've discovered excellent end-of-season rates at celeb-favourite Guadalpin Banus including return flights from the UK and 4 nights B&B. Prices in October start from £262 per person, based on 2 sharing. But don't forget pirates; what happens in Marbs...stays in Marbs!… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Twice as nice: 4-6nts in Venice & Rome from £129pp incl. flights, hotels & train transfers

Ahoy Pirates. With the sun finally showing it's face it's got us thinking about one of our favourite destinations - Italy. When visiting this stunning country of food, wine and history why visit one spectacular city when you can see two? Our friends at TourCenter are offering 4 or 6 nights in Rome and Venice… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Devon Delights: Stay at posh 4* country hotel from £33pppn

Pirates, treat someone special to a night at the lovely 4* Dartington Hall Hotel from £33pppn. Totnes is a unique, quirky area of Devon, and this charming hotel set in green gardens is a great base from which to explore. Offer Details: Many travel durations possible - 1 night minimum stay Sample dates spanning November… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Mega cheap Zante group getaway from £128pp - 7nts great rated hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, if you are looking for a mega cheap group getaway you have come to the right place. We have come across this awesome holiday in Zante staying in an award winning hotel for under £130 each for a weeks stay. A s well as your 7 night hotel stay the greek holiday includes your… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber CEO meets TfL’s Mike Brown for a second time as battle for London licence intensifies

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Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi Met with TfL’s Mike Brown for a second time as the battle for Uber’s London operators licence intensifies.

A freedom of information request has shown that Mike Brown, the Transport Commissioner for TfL, met up with the American based CEO earlier this year in January.

According to the request by Reuters the regulators for London said “"The Commissioner met with Dara Khosrowshahi on 3 October 2017 and 15 January 2018, both meetings took place in London,"

Both Uber and TfL have refused to give details in relation to the topics that were discussed during the meeting.

The controversial minicab app is soon to appear in court fighting for the right to operate in the capital following TfL’s decision back in September to not renew their operators licence.

Uber have brought in a number of changes to bring them closer to what is required by an operator. Whether this will be enough to stop any legal action being taken remains unseen, but unlikely.

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Set off to Sussex: 2nt cottage stay in Hastings w/ hot tub & pool from £59pp (sleeps 4)

With the sun finally showing it's face, the British seaside is calling, so book your staycation now. You would be hard pressed to find a more traditional British seaside town than Hastings and we've found this smashing staycation near by where you and the rest of your crew will spend 2 wonderful nights. Both adults… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

7nt Full board Cruise to Paris, Germany, Amsterdam & Bruges from £409pp (ocean view cabin £509pp)

Pirates, we are loving some of the cruises that are popping up lately and are pleased to have come across yet another awesome offer. This super cool 7 night cruise will see you visit a selection of great places including the one and only Paris, Germany, Amsterdam and Bruges before heading back to the UK.… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber CEO Had Secret Meeting With Mike Brown In January According to FOI Request

LONDON (Reuters) - London’s Transport Commissioner Mike Brown met Uber [UBER.UL]boss Dara Khosrowshahi in January, a freedom of information request revealed, as the Silicon Valley app fights to keep its cars on the streets of its most important European market.

Uber is battling a decision by the city’s transport regulator last September to strip it of its licence after it was deemed unfit to run a taxi service, a ruling Uber is appealing.

Since then Uber has made a series of changes to its business model, responding to requests from regulators, including the introduction of 24/7 telephone support and the proactive reporting of serious incidents to London’s police.

Khosrowshahi flew to London in October for discussions with Brown after which Uber promised to make things right in the British capital city.

The pair had a second meeting in London in January, according to a response to a freedom of information request from Reuters.

“The Commissioner met with Dara Khosrowshahi on 3 October 2017 and 15 January 2018, both meetings took place in London,” Transport for London (TfL) said.

A TfL spokesman declined to provide an immediate comment on what was discussed at the meeting. Uber declined to comment.

Reuters had asked for a list of every meeting which had taken place between Uber and TfL’s private hire team and/or Brown since Sept. 22 but TfL declined to release such details.

“We are not obliged to supply the remainder of the information requested in relation to meetings as it ... relates to information where disclosure would be likely to prejudice the exercise by any public authority of its functions ..,” it said.

A court hearing over Uber’s appeal is due this month before the substance of the appeal is heard in June.

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Error Fare: Return flights to New Zealand from £238 return

We have found an incredible error fare from Paris to Wellington, New Zealand from just £238 return. We've found available dates in November, January and February, 2018. These flights are operated by multiple airlines and may come with checked in luggage and onboard meals as standard. We advise that you take screenshots and/or keep records… Michael POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ultra last-minute: 7nts in top-rated Crete hotel from £130pp incl. flights

If you're ready to mobilise at the drop of a (pirate) hat, this mega last-minute Crete deal is just the ticket: 7 nights from £131pp including the 3* Top Hotel & flights. This charming hilltop hotel has a fantastic rating from TripAdvisor, so your holiday is in safe hands. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

IWGB files cases demonstrating “gig economy” exploitation stretches far beyond Uber

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The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is bringing employment status, holiday pay, minimum wage and unlawful deduction of wages claims against three private hire companies this week, demonstrating that the problem of exploitation in the UK’s private hire industry stretches far beyond Uber.The IWGB has this week filed cases against London’s self-proclaimed “ethical” operator Green Tomato Cars, Germany’s fastest growing start-up Blacklane and Birmingham’s largest private hire operator A2B.In all three cases the companies denied the drivers, all members of IWGB’s United Private Hire Drivers (UPHD) branch, basic employment rights by classifying them as independent contractors rather than workers. Workers have a right to the minimum wage, holiday pay, rest breaks and the right not to work more than 48hrs a week, among other rights.IWGB General Secretary Dr Jason Moyer-Lee said: “The wide scale depravation of employment rights is not unique to Uber, it is rampant across the private hire sector in the UK. With these actions the IWGB is stepping up its campaign to have private hire drivers recognised as the workers they are and enjoying the rights to which they are legally entitled.”Green TomatoThe claim is for worker status, unlawful deduction of wages, holiday pay and breach of the working time regulations. The London-based claimant regularly worked a variety of contracts for the company, from Uber-style pay-per-trip, to fixed shifts with hourly pay.One of these contracts involved working twelve hour shifts, without breaks, over five days. By not giving the driver breaks and by making him work for more than 48hrs without signing an opt-out, the company is in breach of the working time regulations.The driver was also paid for less than a day of a five day contract, which amounts to unlawful deduction of wages.BlacklaneThe claim is for worker status, unlawful deduction of wages and holiday pay. Blacklane unlawfully deducted a total of £242 from the Glasgow-based driver for two separate incidents, including a two-week unpaid suspension following allegations that the driver had an Uber insignia and a taxi plate on his car. All private hire vehicles are required to have a taxi plate by Glasgow City Council.The driver was also required to wear a company tie and pin at all times.A2BThe claim is for worker status, minimum wage and holiday pay. The Birmingham-based driver was regularly paid below the minimum wage, required to wear a uniform and have six A2B signs on the car. The obligation to wear a uniform and use a company-labelled car would prevent the driver from working for other private hire companies.

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