Family holiday in Majorca: 7nts in July from £202pp incl. apartment & flights

Pirates, pick up a summer holiday for the family with 7 nights in Majorca from £202pp including the 2* Arcos Playa Aparthotel & flights. There are some decent rates available in peak summer months, so this is a good option for hanging out at the pool and beach for a week with the fam. Holiday… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Minicab drivers protest at TfL offices to highlight the “blight of institutional racism”

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Today the United Private Hire Drivers branch of the IWGB union staged a surprise flash demo at TfL's main offices at the Palestra building on Blackfriars Road. The aim of the protest was to highlight the problem of institutional racism at TfL's taxi and private hire directorate.

The union says TfL's discrimination against 117,000 mostly BAME minicab drivers blights the development of fair and effective regulation and fosters a culture of accepted exploitation of workers by large operators including Uber, Addison Lee and Green Tomato Cars.

Abdura Hadi, Chair of UPHD London said: “TfL's refusal to allow dedicated trade union recognition for 115,000 mostly BAME minicab drivers is indefensible and unconscionable. Worse, it leads to poorer outcomes for drivers and the travelling public when key constituents are excluded by the regulator like this.”James Farrar, National Chair of UPHD said: “Discrimination and exploitation are two sides of the same coin with one enabling the other. Time and again, we have asked the Mayor and TfL to take meaningful action to end sweatshop conditions for minicab drivers in the capital. But instead of helping us they take our money and punish us more.”In addition, new testing requirements for language and driver proficiency as well as the prospect of ULEZ and congestion charging are all adding crushing new costs for drivers already earning far below minimum wage. The IWGB union is calling on TfL to:

Recognise all trade unions representing minicab drivers and allow them an equal say along side corporate operators and black taxi driversTake action to secure the powers to make worker rights a condition of licensing for operators such as Uber, Addison Lee and Green Tomato CarsSet up an independent review into the problem of sweatshop conditions in the licensed trade and formulate a robust plan for eradictationReduce costs of licensing and qualification for minicab drivers and/or mandate that operators pick up a fair share of the cost burden

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Cool Adults Only Fuerteventura break 3nts from £279pp - incl. flights, Melia hotel & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted the super stylish Adults Only Sol Beach House at Melia Fuerteventura on the popular Costa Calma making for a laid-back holiday. Here's you'll be just a few steps from the sand, with a host of top-amenities at your disposal not to mention great waves perfect for surfing! This holiday is… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cambridge Analytica has announced today that it will be shutting down.

Since the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal erupted seven weeks ago, Mark Zuckerberg’s social network has been the epitome of contrition. The same cannot be said of the British election consultancy, which last night announced it was shutting down.

Cambridge Analytica, which worked for Donald Trump's election campaign, blamed a “siege of media coverage” for the legal claims and lost clients that mean the company could no longer continue.

But if this is the end of Cambridge Analytica, it is far from the end of the story. 

Britain’s data watchdog said its investigation into the company will continue; meanwhile, executives appear to have already moved to create a new firm.

'NO LONGER VIABLE'

Cambridge Analytica has faced a series of damaging allegations in recent weeks, of which the claim that it obtained the private information of up to 87m Facebook users was only one.

It said an independent report from the lawyer Julian Malins had found that recent allegations were “not borne out by the facts”, but that news reports meant it had lost clients. The company had been banned from advertising on Facebook and Twitter in recent weeks, blocking a lot of its potential work.

THE SAGA CONTINUES

Despite shutting down, Cambridge Analytica may well live on in some form. Company filings show that several executives have created a new firm called Emerdata, a potential rehousing of the company under a new name.

Meanwhile, investigations into the company will continue. 

Damian Collins, the MP in charge of the committee investigating Cambridge Analytica among others, last night said the company should not be allowed to delete its data.

The Information Commissioner’s Office says its investigation will continue to pursue “individuals and directors”. Cambridge Analytica is down, but its story seems far from finished

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Last minute Algarve bargain break from £85pp - incl. 4-7nts apartment & flights

At a loose end this May pirates? Then book a last minute break to the amazing Algarve using our Holiday Finder! You'll be stating at Rio Apartments in Vilamoura, with flights included from a variety of UK airports. We've added options to stay out there for 4 nights or 7 nights. For more options this… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Bali on a budget: 10nts in tropical bliss from £499pp incl. 4* hotel, flights & bags

As savvy travel pirates, we love Bali! It's cheap, it's luxurious and if you've ever been, you'll know it's one of the friendliest places in the world. If it isn't on your bucket list pirates, it should be! We've made it super simple by finding you a whopping deal there for Autumn/Winter this year. You… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber driver's accused of “zoning in” on Essex town

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Essex private hire firm A & B Taxis have been forced to expand into other areas following an influx of Uber drivers taking work in their usual location.The Basildon firm have been left no choice but to expand into Canvey and Castle Point to drum up enough business to stay afloat. Since Uber introduced "geo-fencing" to their app in March, more and more Uber drivers are patrolling areas such as Basildon to look for work. Whereas before, drivers could pick up in areas such as Southend, Chelmsford and Rayleigh, the new geo-fencing system now blocks any riders requests that would of previously gone to drivers with licences from outside of those areas. Uber drivers are now being accused of "zoning" in on Basildon, an area which has not been included in the geo-fencing. A & B boss Mr Cowley told the echo news that you now see many Uber drivers at Festival Leisure Park and more and more at the station. Local drivers are becoming more and more "disgruntled", and some even suggest that Uber is illegal. Since the geo-fencing was introduced local drivers in Southend say that business is booming for them. But it seems that poor little Basildon are feeling the squeeze as more and more drivers look for work.

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Magical Marrakech holiday in June from £288pp - 7nts 4* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, if you are still deciding where to go on your next holiday why not head to Marrakech in Morocco, we have found this holiday departing in June at a great price with breakfast included each morning. You can upgrade to holiday in July for only £334 per person and you can also opt to… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Let's Remind Ourselves What The Prime Minister Said To The BBC About Uber In September!

Uber ruling puts jobs at risk, says Theresa May 

The decision to stop Uber operating in London was "disproportionate" and has put thousands of jobs at risk, the prime minister has told the BBC.

The taxi-hailing company has been told it will lose its private hire licence, after Transport for London cited public safety and security concerns.

Uber is appealing against the decision but has apologised for its "mistakes".

Mrs May said Uber had questions to answer but the decision to stop it operating had "damaged lives".

Uber: Mayor backs talks after firm's apology

In one of a series of interviews ahead of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester next week, Mrs May told BBC London political editor Tim Donovan she blamed London Mayor Sadiq Khan - who is also the chairman of TfL.

"At a stroke of a pen, what the mayor has done is risked 40,000 jobs and of course... damaged the lives of those 3.5 million Uber users.

"Yes there are safety concerns and issues for Uber to address, but what I want to see is a level playing field between the private firms and our wonderful London taxis, our black cabs, our great national institution.

"I want to see a level playing field. I think a blanket ban is disproportionate."

'Must change'

She said: "What I think people want to see is choice."

People use the Uber app to book taxis with their smart phones.

London's transport authority, TfL, took the decision last Friday not to renew Uber's licence to operate in the capital beyond the end of September, saying the company was not fit and proper to hold a London private hire operator licence.

It cited concerns about Uber's treatment of criminal offences, medical certificates, and drivers' background checks.

London's mayor asked TfL to meet Uber's chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, after he said in an open letter that Uber would appeal against the city's decision but accepted the company "must change".

On Thursday, the mayor's spokesman said: "Sadiq has every sympathy with customers and drivers of Uber, but is clear that any anger must be directed at Uber itself.

"Regulation is there for a reason and it would have been wrong for TfL to have renewed Uber's licence if they had concerns about Uber being a fit and proper operator."

Mrs May was also asked about the Grenfell Tower disaster.

She said there was a need to "get to the bottom of the truth of what happened" but also make sure that, in future, when tenants complained about safety, they were listened to.

"That's why the housing minister is going around the country, listening to social housing tenants. We want to listen to them, we want to ensure that in future, when they raise their voice, their voice is heard," she said.

Sixty six people who died in the fire have now been formally identified - the total number of estimated deaths is 80, although police have said it may be lower.

In other BBC interviews, Mrs May addressed an issue referred to by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in his own conference speech - the UK's housing crisis, particularly for young people.

'Not quitter'

The prime minister told the BBC's South East Today's Helen Catt: "We need to show how we are addressing the issues that we know are of concern to people, like housing for young people.

"You'll be hearing from the government, in due course, obviously, how we are going to address those issues.

"We need to ensure that young people are able to build a better future for themselves and don't fear that they are going to have a worse future than their parents."

In his closing speech at this week's Labour conference, Mr Corbyn pledged to curb rents in the private sector and said any redevelopment of a housing estate under a Labour government would have to be backed by a council ballot of residents.

Conservative Party members will gather in Manchester next week for the party's annual conference, against the backdrop of Mrs May having lost her parliamentary majority in a snap election and continued questions about cabinet unity over Brexit.

Asked about her future, Mrs May said: "I've been very clear. I've said I'm not a quitter - but there's a job for this Conservative Party in government to be doing and that's what we're getting on with.

"At this Conservative Party conference, we'll be setting out very clearly how, as Conservatives in government, we will build the road for a better future for people."

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Last minute Mexico beach break from £428pp - incl. flights, 4* resort, breakfast, bags & transfers

Talk about a Mexico mega bargain pirates! Our Package Finder is offering some superb last minute prices to the HM Playa del Carmen resort in Mexico. This deal includes direct flights, 7 nights of beachside relaxation at the 4* resort, breakfast, transfers, luggage & ATOL protection. The cheapest departures are in May. If that's a… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Yurt-totally gonna love it: Group glamping trip in Scottish countryside from £26pp

Pirates, take a group of six friends or family for a stay in the Ettrick Valley Yurts in the gorgeous Scottish countryside from only £26pppn! These cosily furnished yurts are glamping at its finest: twinkly lights create a magical atmosphere, and the location in the rolling hills is perfect to gaze at the stars, unspoiled… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

CNET: LEVC TX Review

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Cool in Costa Dorada: 7nts from £137pp incl. equipped tent & flights

Pirates, keep it cheap & cheerful with 7 nights in Spain's Costa Dorada from £137pp including fully equipped tent at 2* Camping la Torre del Sol & flights. This cosy, family-friendly site has a mixture of large standing tents and cute chalets to pick from, so you can customise this package to your heart's content.… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Remember Who Sold Out Your Trade When You Vote Today : Uber Trying To Pull The Wool Over The Media Again.

If you intend to vote today, remember this 

These people protected a billion dollar company, which doesn't pay its full taxes or VAT, and given them your livelihood. They leaned on TfL and Boris Johnson to go easy on Uber.

David Cameron, George Osbourne, Sajid Javid and Theresa May

All turned over the London licence Taxi trade.

All Tories....just remember this when you go to the poles later today....

Uber pulling the wool over the eyes of the media!

Well here we go again, Uber the company that professes it's easier to seek forgiveness than it is to seek permission, has been telling TfLTPH that it has tightened up its in house every day operations, making it safer for its passenger users and drivers. But again, as we've seen many times before, this company just can't play with its cards on the table.

Virtual everything it says and does, is designed solely to exploit and deceive the regulating agency and the National press with its the normal rhetorical drivel. 

Latest statement from the rape app shouts out loud, "We are safe as now the driver only works 10 Hrs". 

But what they're not saying,...when they consider their drivers are actually working !!!

Taking into consideration the screen shot from their own website, Uber are saying their drivers are not actually working in the true sense of the word, until the driver has accepted the job - has the passenger on board - clears the job.

It would appear that the driver could be driving round town with hours I between job acceptances but still concise red as not actually working !!!

This is a multi billion dolla corporate pulling the wool over the eyes of the regulators and the press.

This must be pointed out out ever licensing appeal hearing !

TAXI LEAKS EXTRA BIT: by Lenny Etheridge

Uber's work model is illegal - they've admitted this in court three times.

Clifford Chance said Uber were illegal.

Deloitte said Uber were illegal.

Yet TfL didn't care that Uber were illegal - they licensed them anyway.

More Taxi Leaks Extra Bit:  Licenses in London 

Licenses issued last week 

Information about the number and type of licence issued will be updated regularly. The following figures cover the week ending Sunday 29 April 2018:

Private hire driver licences - 113,212: a decrease of 130 on the previous week, 146 licences are new.

Private hire vehicle licences - 87,818: a decrease of 14 on the previous week, 366 licences are new.

Private hire operator licences - 2,356: an increase of 5 on the previous week, 10 licences are new.

Taxi driver licences - 23,795: an increase of 5 on the previous week, 24 licences are new. Of those taxi drivers, as of 29 April, 20,789 hold All London licences, and 3,006 hold Suburban licences.

Taxi vehicle licences - 20,948: a decrease of 18 on the previous week, 22 are new.

Knowledge

The number of candidates studying the Knowledge of London is currently 1,414 at Stage 3 (down 9 from last week), 459 at Stage 4 (up 1 from last week) and 276 at Stage 5 (down 9 from last week). In addition, as of March 2018, there were 4,294 candidates that had not yet reached Stage 3 (this figure may include inactive candidates).

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Mega cheap last minute Zante group getaway from £99pp - 7nts hotel & flights (2 sharing £126pp)

Pirates, we have come across another bargain break this time to Zante, grab your squad and head out to Greece for under £100 per person! As well as a super cheap price for a group to travel, the price is still really great for a couple sharing at under £130 each! Holiday details Travel duration:… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Beautiful Vienna city-break 2nts from £138pp - incl. 4* hotel w. rooftop spa & flights

Ahoy mateys! Head for beautiful Vienna this September a city famous for its coffeehouses, impressive palaces and monuments not to mention the famous Austrian cuisine making it a perfect city-trip destination! You will be staying at the stylish 4* Hotel Falkensteiner Wien Margareten with a rooftop spa overlooking the city and an elegant restaurant.… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Stylish 4* Croatia mini-break 3nts from £294pp - incl. flights, spa hotel & breakfast

Arrr mateys! Next up we are sending you to Croatia for a luxury stay at the sleek 4* D-Resort Sibenik, flanked by a yacht marina and offering an inviting 220m² swimming pool plus a state-of-the-art spa centre with sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea. Breakfast is included in this deal as well! Details Travel duration:… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Wintersun: 5* Hurghada all inclusive break 7nts from £360pp - incl. Makadi Bay hotel & flights

Ahoy early-birds! Secure your winter sun holiday with a stay in the popular Makadi Bay in Hurghada. You'll be staying at the luxe 5* Serenity Makadi Beach resort by the Red Sea with all inclusive included in your stay and the option to choose anything from 7-14 nights! Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Italian mini break: 3nts from £143pp incl. flights & 4* hotel

There's nothing better than all inclusive, isn't that right Pirates? Well get a taste of the lifestyle with this incredible mini break deal to the home of two star crossed lovers. Go all inclusive at the 4* Best Western CTC Hotel Verona for 3 nights with your favourite shipmate and fall in love with this… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Court hears London cabbie catches teenager who stole his takings

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A London cabbie ran after and caught a teenager who stole his takings, the Old Bailey heard today.

The driver, Gary Cox, chased the thief after an accomplice jumped into his taxi ‘like a gazelle’ to grab his money.

The cabbie was hailed down by the 17-year-old and another suspect on Park Road, Marylebone who then queried how much it would be to Victoria Station.

Mr Cox told the court that one pounced on the money bag and and fled with roughly £35 after a brief tussle. Mr Cox chased the suspect, grabbing one by the hood of his jumper before he wriggled free. “I must say for a fat bloke he ran really fast,” he said.

The driver picked out a 17-year-old in an identity parade after the incident took place.

The trial continues at the Old Bailey in London.

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