Last minute Marrakech holiday from £256pp - 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 £315 per person and you can also opt to… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

The Suite Life: 7nt July holiday in Tenerife from £273pp incl. flights & 4* hotel (4 sharing)

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 in a stunning Junior Suite from just £273 per person, based… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Wine not try Bordeaux? Summer flights to French wine region from £23 return

Make like a vine and hang out in luscious Bordeaux. This famous French wine region has cheap flights from London (Stansted) during the summer month of June starting from just £23 return. You can also fly direct from Edinburgh or Cork but flights are a bit more, starting from £75 return in September. Offer details… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New York from just £487pp: 4nts at funky 4* Times Square hotel & return flights

Start spreading the news pirates, cheap mini breaks in New York are available in our Holiday Finder! We spotted some great rates at the 4* Yotel, a funky pod hotel that's just off Times Square in Manhattan. Early-bird departures in January 2019 offer the best value, with flights available from London, Edinburgh and Manchester. Holiday… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Direct flights to California, USA from £268 return: San Francisco & Los Angeles available

Cheap flights to California are now available for late 2018 and early 2019, making the USA West Coast one of our must-book destinations for this year. Prices start from just £268 return for direct flights on the new 787 Dreamliner plane. There are plenty of dates available to both San Francisco and Los Angeles; prices… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Scandi-mania: Cheap flights to Stockholm from £23 return

Hey pirates - if you want to visit a chic city, why not grab a super-cheap flight to Stockholm, Sweden from only £23 return? There are a bunch of gorjina bars and restaurants, as well as cool attractions like the ABBA museum. There are some really cheap dates available in June, so the weather won't… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Disneyland® Paris break from £99pp incl. 2nts Disney® Hotel & 3 day Park entry (2-6 share)

Pirates, it's time to take the whole family to discover the magic of Disney with this package from MagicBreaks! With this deal you'll get 3 days of Disney® Park entry (including FASTPASS®*) and 2 nights accommodation at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch. This deal is valid in late-May and throughout June* - get your summer started… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Beachfront Italy from £175pp: 7nt Autumn holiday - incl. flights, hotel & breakfast

Autumn is a great time to visit southern Italy as temperatures hover around the 20's but the crowds of peak season have dispersed. It's also a lot easier to find cheap holidays like this B&B banger in Puglia that's available from as little as £177 per person, based on 2 sharing. As this hotel is… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Caribbean in July: 7nts all inclusive from £690pp - incl. flights, 4* resort, transfers & bags

Ahoy, be quick to grab this super cool Caribbean getaway in the stunning Dominican Republic. There are great prices on July dates; couples starting from just £690 per person, based on 2 sharing or families can travel from £645 per person, based on 4 sharing. You'll save an extra £50 off the already discounted price… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

“Uber is running scared” says LTDA following latest PR campaign

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Our enemy is throwing everything it can at trying to improve its image in London in time for its appeal hearing on the decision not to relicense it last year. This is not the act you would expect of a company confident of victory. In fact, it smells like desperation; this once cocksure predator is now grounded, with its wings clipped.

In case it slipped beneath your radar, its latest campaign is called Uber “makes sense.” Over the next few months it will be pumping out a series of feeble video ads highlighting the app’s apparent safety features in a bid to curry favour with our regulator, politicians and the growing number of disaffected former supporters. Uber will attempt to show that its drivers are fully licensed and how surge pricing works.

The first (rather cheesy) video which has emerged shows a customer receiving their driver’s name, picture, rating, car information, and licence details before they get in the car.

The campaign’s lack of a catchy headline aside, the whole thing suggests that Uber is clearly keen to ramp up its PR to prove to City Hall, TfL and the public that it deserves a place in London and “makes sense” for Londoners to use. It’s hardly the work of a genius, and not likely to go down in the annals of history as a classic. It’s more akin to something a couple of sixth formers could have scribbled down on a napkin at breaktime if you ask me. Still, with the court hearing over its licence approaching in June our nemesis has obviously got the jitters. And it has a right to.

In the past fortnight, Brighton and Hove Council has joined the ranks of local authorities refusing to let Uber on its streets. After lengthy considerations the council’s Licensing Committee said they were “not satisfied” that Uber was a fit and proper operator – people in high places at last seems to be catching on. They raised concerns about the massive data breach that Uber hid, and the number of drivers cross-border hiring in Brighton under licences issued by other local authorities. The Chair of the Licensing Committee stressed that these problems are continuing despite Uber blocking drivers using the app who are not licensed in the south-east region. Unsurprisingly, Uber is appealing the decision and, as in London, will be able to continue operating in Brighton and Hove during the appeal. Even if it loses this appeal the ability of Uber drivers to cross-border hire in Brighton remains a huge problem, for it and everybody else who is trying to earn an honest living in this business.

All Change

Val Shawcross announced that she is retiring and stepping down from her post as London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport in the summer. Heidi Alexander, the current MP for Lewisham East, will be giving up her seat in Parliament and taking on the prole. A Labour moderate, she’s close to Sadiq, having worked as his deputy when he was Shadow Minister for London. She ran his campaign to become Labour’s candidate for Mayor in 2016.

It’s a shame to lose Val as she really seemed to get the issues facing the trade and was committed to supporting us. Nevertheless, as soon as Heidi takes over in the summer I’ll make sure to meet with her as soon as possible. It’s critical that she understands why continued taxi access is important for London, that we need more rapid charging points if we’re going to lead to way in going green, and that she supports TfL’s efforts to better regulate PHVs and crack down on companies such as Uber which doesn’t seem to think it should have to play by the same rules as everybody else.

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Magical Madeira: 7nts on Portuguese island from £248pp incl. hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, jet off to the stunning Portuguese island of Madeira for a blissful 7 nights in July from £248pp including the 3* Residencial Vila Lusitania, breakfast & flights. While many have only heard of the place for birthing Madeira wine or Cristiano Ronaldo, this gorgeous, sunny enclave makes for a wonderful holiday. Holiday details: Travel… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

4* Warwickshire spa hotel with indoor pool from £28pppn: Summer dates available

Get away to the English countryside this summer and stay less than 20 minutes from the historical towns of Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, with this deal we've discovered on Booking.com. You can stay at the Grade II listed Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel and Spa from as little as £28 per person, per night. This includes… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Every fourth Addison Lee fare funds a call at Childline

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Addison Lee is partnering with the NSPCC this summer to help fund their vital work through Childline.

Every 25 seconds, Childline receives a call from a child in need. Over 1,400 trained volunteer counsellors respond to these calls, however due to the sheer volume that they receive, they’re only able to respond to 3 out of 4 of the children that need their help. See for yourself the work that Childline volunteers do, and why it matters.

From the 16th May for two months, Addison Lee will donate £1 to the NSPCC every time their participating business clients make a booking via their app.

This means that every fourth app booking will enable Childline to answer a child’s call for help.

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Flights to exotic South Pacific island of Vanuatu for £682rtn - incl. luggage & meals

Wow! Drop what you are doing right now dear globetrotters, and check this out: Cheap flights to the remote exotic island nation of Vanuatu, nestled deep in the South Pacific, east of Australia. This hidden jewel should appeal to those of you who prefer something a bit different and off the beaten track. It's your… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Italy in July: 7nts near Rome from £214pp incl. cute bungalow w/ pool access

Pirates, if you're looking for something fun for the summer holidays, snap up 7 nights in Italy from £214pp including the 3* Flaminio Village Residence (Bungalow Park) & flights. This leafy green haven is the perfect spot to relax in the sun, with the added bonus of being only a short drive from the delights… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Some Heathrow Express prices are rising. London Cabbies may be able to capitalise

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From May 20, the price to travel on the Heathrow Express will see an increase during peak hours of 6.30am-9.30am. Prices will rise to £25 from £22 for the 15 mile mile train journey. Although for a singular person to make the journey it works out cheaper, if 2 or more people are traveling together it could actually cost less to travel directly to your designated terminal in a licensed London taxi. Depending on where you are in London, a journey to Paddington station in one of London's iconic black taxi's could cost you anywhere from £10-£30, where a direct trip to Heathrow airport ranges between £50-£90. If you combined the cost of a taxi ride to Paddington station and then two or more Express tickets, you are probably looking at a minimum of £60. It's well advised to speak to your passengers who are heading to the Heathrow Express to see if it would in fact cost less to travel directly to the airport without the hassle of dragging luggage from one mode of transport to another.

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Groovy Greece: 7nts in July from £260pp incl. 3* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, spend a July week in Greece from £260pp including the 3* Aegeon Hotel, breakfast & flights. Decent prices for high tourist season, when the weather is set for scorching and the sea is warm for swimming... Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible Example date: 11th 18th July 2018… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All that Algarve: 7nts off-season from £134pp incl. 3* aparthotel & flights

Pirates, pack for Portugal with 7 nights off-season in the Algarve from a mere £134pp including the 3* Parque Mourabel - Oasis Village - Pe do Lago Hotel & flights. A short walk to the beach and near the golf courses of Vilamoura, the hotel is a great base for exploring this beautiful area. Holiday… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Go all out in Poland: 2nt break to Krakow from £116pp incl. flights & apartment w/ spa bath

If you're one for a cheeky cheap city trip then we have the answer for you. Krakow, Poland hosts a number of plush accommodations at super cheap prices meaning you can make your money go further on a 2 night break away. Stay for 2 nights at theLeo Aparthotel in the centre of Krakow's Old… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Union Chiefs say drivers working excessive hours too afraid to seek help for mental stress

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Union chiefs have warned that Glasgow taxi drivers and private hire drivers are now working under extreme pressure since the introduction of firms such as Uber, and are failing to seek help for mental stress caused from having to work excessive hours to cover the cost of living. It has been claimed that drivers are now having to work up to 70 hours a week to earn a living wage by Union secretary Steven Grantas reported in the Evening Times. It's claimed that there is now a massive over supply of drivers within the private hire sector since the rise of ride-hailing app Uber, and there is simply not enough work to go around. Drivers having to work 10 hours a day 7 days a week are refusing to see their GP to discuss mental health issues caused from work related pressure because they fear having their licence revoked, it has been suggested. Glasgow City Council have confirmed that they will be looking into capping the amount of private hire drivers in the city but first they must receive guidance from the Scottish government. Glasgow is not the only city that has seen a significant rise in the number of private hire licences being issued, London is also dealing with a huge number of new drivers joining firms such as Uber on a weekly basis. What city do you operate in? Do you think it's important to cap the number of licenses being issued? Let us know in the comments below.

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