Chic 4* Majorca half board break 3nts from £299pp - incl. flights & hotel

Ahoy mateys! Escape to the crystal clear waters of Cala San Vicente in Majorca next! You'll be staying at the top-rated 4* Grupotel Molins right by the beautiful sandy beach with half board included in your stay, and the option to extend your holiday if you wish. Holiday details Travel duration: 3 nights (longer or… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Super-advance Algarve saver: 7nts in Portugal from £135pp incl. 3* hotel & flights

Pirates, pack a bag for Portugal with this early-bird Algarve deal: 7 nights from £135pp including the 3* Colina Do Mar Hotel & flights. The property is in the centre of charming Albufeira, only a 3-minute walk from the beach. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 5th … jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Plush Croatian getaway: 7nts B&B in 5* Sheraton hotel w/ flights from £440pp

Calling Game of Thrones fans as well as lovers of luxury, the 5* Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel awaits. Jet off to a week of chic beachside living in Croatia's cultural capital, Dubrovnik. By going out of season, you can grab a 7 night stay in this stunning accommodation for a fraction of the cost of… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive this Autumn: 7nts by the Red Sea, Egypt from £365pp - incl. 7nts 4* resort & flights

Pirates, get yourselves some late season sunshine whilst basking on the sands of the Red Sea! Our Holiday Finder is coming up with some great deals to Egypt, with a week of all inclusive available at the 4* Marina Lodge available for this low price. Flights are also included, along with ATOL protection The cheapest… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

3nt long weekend in cute waterside Lake District lodge w/ hot tub from 77.50pp (2-6 share)

Looking for a group getaway with your mates or that perfect family staycation? Well, check out these lakeside lodges in the Lake District, 13 miles north of Keswick. Each perfectly constructed lodge boasts a modern interior and a private hot tub. he lodges come in 2 sizes, 1 sleeping 4 and the other 6. Meaning… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winter half-term: 4* New York family break 5nts from £484pp - incl. Times Square hotel & flights

Ahoy early-birds! Pack the kids and jet off to The Big Apple for February half-term next year! You'll be staying right in the heart of the action at the elegant 4* Westin Times Square Hotel, with Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Centre just a stone's throw away! This holiday is available throughout the season, and… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Super cheap flights to Luxembourg from £15 return (summer dates from £19rtn)

Pirates, anyone fancy a visit to Luxembourg? We have come across these super cheap return flights that depart from Stansted throughout Spring and Summer. The cheapest flights depart in June but if you want to visit in the July or August months there are great rates then too. Flight details Direct flights to Luxembourg Departures… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Rock out in Thailand: 6nts in iconic hotel by the beach & direct flights from £796pp

Set your sights on Thailand this autumn Pirates because on our Holiday Finder we have discovered a great deal to the Hard Rock Hotel in Pattaya. Make this 4* iconic accommodation your base for 6 nights and with it being so close to the beach you can decide whether to dip your toes in the… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Under £200pp: Late Summer 7nt holiday in Costa Brava - incl. 4* beachside apartments & flights

Smart pirates know that holidaying in peak summer season can have a seriously detrimental effect on your bank balance. Waiting until late summer can save you £100's, like this week in beachy Costa Brava. September dates start from £193 per person, based on 2 sharing. Prices do fluctuate but we found dates under £200 in… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Mad for Madeira: Luxe 4nts summer escape from £285pp - incl. 5* hotel, flights & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! Check out this scenic Madeira escape that we've spotted. You will be staying at the elegant 5* Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens with sweeping views of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean. There are a couple of large swimming pools here along with spa facilities for a totally relaxing stay. This holiday has availability… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Solo in Bilbao: Fly to Basque Country from £39 return in late Summer & Autumn

Mateys, Bilbao is a destination we don't often see deals to, so don't delay in jumping on these great value easyJet flights to Basque country, starting from as little as £39 return from a number of UK airports. As well as being an up-and-coming foodie destination, Bilbao is growing in popularity as a 'Game of… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Lovely Lisbon getaway from £235pp - 3nts 4* hotel with rooftop pool & hot tub, breakfast & flights

Pirates, Lisbon is somewhere you really must visit as it has something for everyone, check out this holiday we have found in our holiday finder staying in a cute hotel with rooftop bar, pool and hot tub. There are many dates available for this holiday in Portugal and if you wish to travel in summer… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Oxford set for the world’s first ‘pop-up’ electric vehicle charging points

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The city of Oxford has been awarded £474,000 to become the first city in the world to trial ‘pop-up’ on-street electric vehicle charging points. Residents across Oxford are being encouraged to nominate their street to take part in the project, which will see 20 ‘UEone’ retractable pavement bollards installed on streets with on road, off pavement parking. The scheme will be available to residents who currently have electric vehicles, and those who want to own an electric vehicle.Taxi drivers across the UK will be monitoring the trial as cabbies look for a solution to charging new EV taxis roadside at home.The UEone was developed specifically to provide charging for the 43% of UK households who have on-street parking. The charging points will be app-operated and will retract underground when not in use.Olivier Freeling-Wilkinson, Cofounder at Urban Electric said: “The cheapest, most convenient and grid-friendly way to charge an EV is at home at night, yet up to 85% of households in some urban residential areas cannot do so because they park on-street, acting as a barrier to EV adoption.“By giving certainty of access to a home-based charge point for on-street residential parking zones, the UEone makes it possible for local authorities to enable the 11.3m UK households currently excluded from driving an EV with the ability to do so without spoiling street aesthetics.“By installing an over-supply of charging bollards in a street from day one we are creating an abundance of charging spaces that will give consumers without off-street parking the confidence to switch to an EV”

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Scenic Ischia island getaway 2nts from £127pp - incl. flights, hotel & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! Escape to the gorgeous Italian island of Ischia next! You'll be staying in a scenic location right by the port at Pagoda Hotel just a short walk to the beach with breakfast included in your stay. We've found some dates in June and September with the cheapest dates departing in September. How to… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

San Diego flights from £308 return: Many dates in late Summer & Autumn from Irish airports

Irish pirates will love this cheap AF San Diego flights we've uncovered on our flights finder, starting from just £308 return from Dublin and Shannon. These are for late summer and autumn which is a great time to visit as you still get the warm weather of summer but the cheaper hotel prices of autumn.… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute Majorca group getaway from £192pp - 7nts aparthotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, act fast to secure this last minute getaway in Majorca, imagine sitting in the sun sipping a sangria well that could be you with this bargain deal. The Spanish holiday is based on 4 sharing so grab your squad and book today, accommodation, flights, luggage and transfers are all included in the price. Holiday… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Black Taxi Ban Leaves TP Icap Staff Fuming

Expenses crackdown at interdealer broker TP Icap: 

This time it’s black cabs in the sights of the beancounters.

Because of the Bank Junction Taxi ban, resulting in higher fares as drivers take Junction avoidance routs, the edict has gone out across the whole company that staff aren’t allowed to take traditional London taxis any more — despite the firm occasionally slapping its livery on them — and they’ll have to rely on Uber to get around town instead.

The TP Icap is happy to advertise on London cabs, but staff may not enter them. Expenses department will also be bouncing back any claims for client entertaining including wine costing more than £80 a bottle: cue much chuntering at boss John Phizackerley, who’s apparently known on the trading floor as Ronnie Barker because of his resemblance to the departed comedy genius.

There’s not much laughing among the rank and file, however.

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Summer in the Algarve: 7nts from £269pp incl. hotel & flights

Pirates, if you fancy a week in the Algarve this summer, check this out: 7 nights in Portugal from £269pp including the 3* Boliqueime Boutique hotel and flights. This ever-popular spot for holiday-makers has the sun, pool and vibes that the Algarve is famous for. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Controversial Uber app supports domestic and sexual abuse “UK Says No More Week”

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The controversial ride-hail service Uber are to support a campaign against domestic abuse and sexual violence as it ramps up the PR campaign ahead of its battle to win back their London licence.

Uber have come under much scrutiny themselves both at home in the UK and across the world. This month alone has seen former employee Ingrid Avendano make claims of sexual harassment and racial discrimination in the work place and Uber driver Muhammad Durrani was sentenced to twelve years for sexually assaulting his passenger.

The much maligned minicab service also lost its London operators licence in September 2017 due to concerns to passenger safety and not being “fit and proper”. The appeal start next month 25th June and it is expected that Uber will run several PR campaigns in a bid to win over public confidence.

Uber are hoping to raise awareness of domestic abuse that affected an estimated 1.9 million adults and plus a further 648,000 were victims of sexual assault in England and Wales.

Working with Hestia and UK Says No More, Uber have also produced a short video providing information about domestic abuse and sexual violence. The video contains advice about how people can support potential victims and gives information on ensuring that everyone who uses Uber feels safe and comfortable throughout a journey. A spokesperson from Uber said: “This is part of our global commitment to use Uber’s scope and visibility to drive awareness, education, and prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence. In time, we hope to play our role in eradicating incidents across all sections of society.”

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TfL Bottle It And Rethink On Basic English Language Tests For Minicab Drivers.

New rules forcing private-hire drivers in London to prove their English language skills are set for a rethink.

The rules would have forced them to pay £180 for a written essay and speaking test by July 16 this year, unless they could produce GCSE certificates proving their command of English.

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Private-hire drivers unable to pass the test or produce certificates would have been banned from working as minicab drivers in the capital.

Today Transport for London said the deadline for drivers to prove their grasp of English had been extended until April 30 next year.

TfL said it would also now review the regulations, to “make satisfying the requirement as simple as possible”.

The announcement came after a crunch meeting between the Licensed Private Hire Car Association and Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday.  

TfL officials also met representatives of the British Dyslexia Association, which had warned that some private-hire drivers would find it “impossible” to pass the new test.

Steve Wright, the hire car association’s  chairman, said that “tens of thousands” of drivers, including those with reading and writing difficulties and from ethnic backgrounds, had feared they would lose their jobs.

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