Late season Balearic bliss: 4nts in Ibiza from £187pp incl. flights & stylish aparthotel

Don't let the end of summer get you down, grab your favourite shipmate and jet off to the party island of Ibiza to enjoy the late season in 2018. With temperatures still in the 20s, there will be plenty of opportunity to top up the tan and frolic in the sea. Live 5 minutes from… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Could a clear tint be the answer in protecting yourself against moped attackers

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With moped mugging on the increase in London, taxi drivers have never been in a more vulnerable position. The damage that these attacks cause can run into hundreds of pounds, as well as leaving the driver wide open to physical assault once a window has been shattered.As a result of the proliferation of these attacks, TaxiPoint decided to investigate the best way forward as to how drivers may be able to protect themselves.We contacted a company called Eurotint, based in White City, to find out if there was a way of stopping a window from imploding after being attacked with an object.After discussing the requirements needed for a taxi, the consultant at Eurotint suggested that a clear tint may be the way forward.This option may afford a driver some protection against attack, it would not stop the glass from shattering, but it may take several attempts for a would-be attacker to get through the glass, giving the driver enough time to take evasive action, as well as potentially protecting a driver from injury.

The cost for applying the clear tint to the front two windows would be approxinately £150. It is worth remembering there are also many good retailers out their so worth shopping around.

A spokesperson at Transport for London told TaxiPoint: "Anything that protects the safety of drivers without impeding their vision and therefore the safety of their driving, would be welcomed by TfL, providing the manufacturer says it is safe to install on the specific vehicles."

June 20, 2018 at 10:23AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ljubly Jubbly: 3nts in Slovenia from £140pp incl. 4* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, try a trip to the gorgeous capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, from £140pp including the 4* Central Hotel, breakfast & flights. The hotel has a sauna and a delicious complimentary breakfast served each morning, so it's a great spot for exploring the area. Holiday details: Travel duration: 3 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

My, My Marrakech: 4nts relaxing break from £285pp - incl. flights, top-rated 4* hotel & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted this nice little getaway to vibrant Marrakech, placing you at the top-rated Al Mendili Kasbah, about 15 km from the bustling centre. Here you can relax by the pool surrounded by lush gardens, when not exploring the souks and tasting the local cuisine. We found good prices throughout the season! Holiday… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ryanair flash sale: Save 10% on 1 million seats with return flights to Europe from £13

Here's something to get your day off to a flying start Pirates! Ryanair have slashed 10% off 1 million seats, meaning that you can grab return flights to many exciting European destinations from £13 return! But book 'em up quick Pirates - because once they're gone, they're GONE! Flight Details Cheap flights to France, Germany,… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cheap fares to Canada: Fly to Toronto from £252 return

Pirates, take a trip across the pond to beautiful Canada with these nicely priced flights from £252 return. Great rates departing from London Gatwick, Dublin or Manchester, so there are options across the UK. Flight Details Direct flights with Wow air (Dublin & Gatwick) or KLM (Manchester) Departures from London Gatwick, Manchester, Dublin Dates between… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Hilton hotel sale: Save up to 25% off summer stays in London, Edinburgh & more UK cities

Hilton has just launched its summer sale, offering up to 25% off hotels across the UK, including premium brands such as Conrad, Walforf and Curio. Our barrrgain hunters have researched the sale and found great value to be had on selected hotels, particularly across the peak summer month of August -- perfect for families looking… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Late season all inclusive holiday in Halkidiki from £287pp - 7nts hotel & flights

Ahoy, any all inclusive loving pirates out there? We have found this awesome holiday in Halkidiki with all meals, snacks and drinks included for a really great price. The late season Greek getaway will see you staying for a week in the sun based on 2 sharing. You can book today with a deposit of… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Gett drops fixed price fares from its app

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Taxi-hailing service Gett are to scrap fixed price fares from its platform from tomorrow.Gett will still continue to offer corporate clients the ability to take a fixed price ride, but will however offer drivers the opportunity to opt out of receiving any fixed price fares.

A Gett spokesperson said via an email to drivers: “This is how we can keep big corporate clients using Black Cabs and not the competition.

“Our mission is to keep cabbies busy. We’ve got loads of work for you, go out and grab it.”This latest decision follows the recent re-appointment of Russell Hall and the dropping of Porsche from its app following a controversial trial. FAQsWhen will you switch them off?Tomorrow morning, Wednesday 20th June, at 11am.What about the morning rush hour promotion?The £2 per ride morning rush hour promotion still applies on all weekday jobs between 07:30 and 09:30 until Friday 29th June. What about future orders I have accepted as fixed fares?You won’t lose these jobs. They will revert to the meter.What about airport jobs?Airport jobs will have a ‘flat fare’ applied from central London.

June 19, 2018 at 06:55PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute Bulgaria beach package from £174pp - incl. 7nts aparthotel w/private beach & flights

Pirates, jet off this July for a bit of sunshine and beach time! Marina Cape is located in the resort of Pomorie, just down the road from Sunny Beach (promising name). Our Package Finder is offering 7 nights at this resort - which has its own private beach just a 2-minute walk from the front… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Dubai Ultra All Inclusive family break 5nts from £669pp - incl. iconic Palm hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted this tremendous Ultra All Inclusive Dine Around family deal to Dubai placing you at the award-winning 5* Rixos the Palm right on the beach on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Dubai. This impressive resort features no less than 12 dining and drinking options to choose from, along with its own diving centre… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Super cute August glamping: 2nts in Leicestershire from £96pp w/ hot tub - sleeps 4 *adults only*

August isn't just for holidays abroad Pirates, you can always have just as much fun in the UK! Pack up the car and head towards Leicestershire this summer and head out on a mini break with your mates. Ideal for teachers seeking a child free break - the adults only site of Fair Farm Hideaway… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winter escape in Turkey: 7nts all-inclusive from £247pp incl. 5* hotel & flights

Pirates, avoid that miserable British winter in 5* style with 7 nights in Turkey from £247pp including all-inclusive board at the the 5* Oz Hotels Sui Resort & flights. Turkey has a much milder climate than England, so you can pick up off-season prices for a week's getaway in a 5* resort that goes for… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Pretty Poland: Flights to Gdansk from £25 return

Poland is the place to be and with flights at prices as good as this you just can't go wrong with these cheap flights to Gdansk. The flights depart on a choice of dates in September when the weather could reach a nice 19°, use our flights finder to find your preferred dates. Flight details… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New York flights from £244 return: Christmas & New Years Eve dates from many UK cities

We have found incredible flight fares to New York from multiple cities in the UK just £244 return -- including early December, Christmas and New Years dates. Our flights finder is throwing up amazing prices in November, December and January. These flights are operated by multiple airlines, including British Airways, KLM and Norwegian. Some may… Michael POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Council bosses make U-turn on England flag ban on Taxi's

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Following Barrow council's highly controversial decision to ban England flags from all taxi's and private hire vehicles during the World Cup, bosses have now decided to allow drivers to display their support for the nations football team. Pressure by taxi drivers who slammed the ban eventually took its toll on council bosses who they branded "unpatriotic". Taxi and private hire representatives said they had never known flags to of caused any such safety issues which were being claimed by the council, and all drivers want to do is show their support during a tournament that only comes around every four years. As reported in the Mail, nwemail, councillor Tony Callister said taxi drivers should be mindful of not putting anything on their vehicle which could obscure their vision and put the public at risk.

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Uber VAT tax tribunal date set as appeal gathers pace

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The Good Law Project who fundraised to take action against Uber to force it to hand over a VAT invoice are set for a Tax Tribunal on 11th July 2018

According to the law firm the purpose of the action was to force Uber to add VAT to its taxi fares and remit past VAT – which are estimated to total around £1bn – to HMRC.

To obtain a VAT invoice, founder Jo Maugham QC, initiated proceedings in the High Court. Uber, as is its entitlement, threatened to pursue him for costs if he failed.

Although the law firm are confident the claim has very good prospects of succeeding, Mr Maugham has no financial interest in the litigation and the costs after any appeals could easily bankrupt him. Advice on costs protection from a QC specialising in the field and said Good Law Project would have to show they had pursued any other remedy they had.

However, the law firm remains confident that they can get to the same end result – Uber charging VAT and handing it over to HMRC – if someone who pays VAT takes an Uber and successfully claims against HMRC an entitlement to deduct the VAT on that fare.

A spokesperson said “Such a claim can be made in an environment in which, at least to First-tier Tribunal level, the loser need not pay the winners’ costs. So we adjourned the claim against Uber and began to push the claim against HMRC (which we had initiated at the same time as the claim against Uber in the High Court).”

June 19, 2018 at 02:34PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Fall in love with Montenegro: 7nts B&B from £354pp incl. flights, 4* hotel, bags & transfers

Montenegro is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations and now that TUI has introduced direct flights, there's never been a better time to visit. Jet off to the seaside 4* Palas Hotel this September for a week - the temperatures are still hitting the 20s at this time - so there will be plenty… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Go-Ahead enters ridesharing market with UK’s most ambitious on-demand bus service

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The Go-Ahead Group is to launch the UK’s most ambitious demand-responsive bus service, allowing passengers to summon a bus to pick them up on a street corner of their choice.From 25 June, workers, residents and students in a 12-square mile area around Oxford will be able to request a bus pick-up within minutes at a “virtual bus stop” at their convenience using a new mobile app.The PickMeUp service, which is being piloted by the Oxford Bus Company on behalf of the Go-Ahead Group, aims to meet the changing needs of people in parts of the city where passenger numbers increase sharply at certain times of day, making it more difficult to manage through scheduled services.The new concept will be operated using 17-seat minibuses with free WiFi, USB charging points, wheelchair access and comfortable high-back seating. Front-end and back-end technology for the service has been developed in partnership with Via, a US leader in ride-sharing technology with its own operations in New York City, Chicago and Washington DC.Employers in the Eastern Arc around Oxford are to be offered tailored subscription packages providing discounted or free travel for their staff, creating a quick, easy and convenient alternative to commuting by car.Experts estimate that the UK’s ride-sharing market will be worth £2.6bn by 2022. International projections suggest that car ownership could drop by as much as 80% by 2030, with passengers migrating towards alternative models of transport.PickMeUp builds on recent transport innovations by Go-Ahead, which is the largest operator of electric buses in Europe, and is the operator of UK’s only all-electric bus garage in central London.In February, the company invested in a Frankfurt-based all-electric car sharing business Mobileeee, and Go-Ahead is set to pilot the UK’s first bus ticket system using iBeacons in the North East later this year.Commenting on the new service, Go-Ahead Group Chief Executive David Brown said: “We’ve listened closely to what the local community has been asking for in Oxford. Passengers are keen for a quick, easy and flexible way to get to work or to college.“PickMeUp is intended to be a partnership model with local businesses – we want to help them get their staff to work in a quick, simple, convenient and cost-effective way.“On a broader level, we firmly believe that ride-sharing is part of the solution to congestion and pollution in our towns and cities. It’s essential that we provide services that will tempt people out of their cars and technology will be key to that challenge.”

June 19, 2018 at 01:41PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Summer Gran Canaria getaway from £264pp - 7nts 3* hotel & flights

Pirates, summer is upon us and if you fancy heading to the Canary Islands this July, then you have come to the right place. This holiday in Gran Canaria is under £270 per person - a great price for this peak time of year. Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible)… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT