Late season 4* Ibiza break 7nts from £278pp - incl. flights & aparthotel (Families from £177pp)

Ahoy mateys! Jet off to Ibiza for some late autumn sun in Santa Eulària on the eastern coast home to some spectacular beaches such as Cala Llonga and Es Canar. You'll be staying at the 4* Tropic Garden, popular among couples and families alike, just a short walk from the beach. Prices for couples… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Bud-iful Budapest: 3nts in 5* style from £204pp incl. top-rated Hilton, flights & breakfast

Pirates, bag a break in Budapest with 3 nights from £204pp including the 5* Hilton Budapest City, breakfast & flights. It's a magical city to explore, especially in snowy season - travel in December for Christmas markets or just enjoy the crisp air while wandering around this lovely part of the world. Holiday details Travel… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Tasty Tunisia: 7nts off-season from £167pp incl. half board & flights

Pirates, set off for the bright land of Tunisia with a 7-night stay from only £167pp including the 5* Saphir Palace, half board and flights. Prices get crazy low in off-season, which means that travellers wanting great service with slightly less blazing hot weather can enjoy a bargain... Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ola announces plans to enter UK taxi and private hire market

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Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, and India’s most popular, today announced its plans to enter the UK market. Ola has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales within the next month. Ola says it will be the only ride-hailing app in the UK that offers passengers the option of PHVs and Black Cabs through one consumer-friendly platform, which will in future see additional transportation options incorporated for greater passenger choice. The company is working with local authorities across the UK to expand nationwide by end of 2018.Ola states that it places drivers at the heart of its approach, providing the industry’s leading commissions, resulting in higher earnings and daily payments. Ola seeks to lead the industry with its approach to passenger safety including DBS screened drivers and processes such as 24/7 voice support, options to share ride details with emergency contacts and in-app emergency features. Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO of Ola, commented: “Ola is excited to announce its plans for the UK, one of the world’s most evolved transportation markets. The UK is a fantastic place to do business and we look forward to providing a responsible, compelling, new service that can help the country meet its ever demanding mobility needs. We look forward to our continued engagement with policymakers and regulators as we expand across the country and build a company embedded in the UK.”Ola’s entry into the UK follows its launch in Australia in February 2018, where it now operates in seven major cities. Over 40,000 drivers across Australia have registered since its launch in February and have completed millions of rides. Ola now conducts 1 billion rides each year globally, with more than 1 million drivers and 125 million customers in over 110 cities.

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5* Halkidiki late season getaway from £272pp - 7nts beachfront hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, we have another awesome getaway in Halkidiki up next, staying in a fab 5* hotel for a week in the sunshine. This holiday in Halkidiki is under £280 per person and includes breakfast each morning of your stay. You can book today with £49 per person deposit. Holiday details Duration is 7 nights (longer… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winter Sunshine: Flights to Australia from £529rtn w/ 5* Qatar Airways - Perth, Sydney, Melbourne

Strewth pirates! Today our Flights Finder is offering some cracking deals to Australia during the southern hemisphere summer - the ideal time to fly out to throw a shrimp on the barbie! There are options for Sydney, Melbourne & Perth from several UK airports. We've added departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Flights are… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Stylish 4* Tenerife half board break 5nts from £471pp - incl. Iberostar hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! Tenerife is up next. We've spotted the stylish 4* Iberostar Bouganville Playa Hotel in popular Costa Adeje with some good September rates. The top-rated resort offers a slew of chic facilities and is only a short stroll from the beach! Holiday details Travel duration: 5 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date:… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions: What does the group action mean for me?

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Will I incur any costs or legal fees for taking part?

No. The claim will be entirely funded by a third-party funder, Harbour Litigation Funding, subject to a minimum number of drivers signing up to participate. Harbour Litigation Funding will pay all of the participating licensed taxi drivers’ costs of bringing the claim. There will also be an insurance policy to protect against exposure to Uber’s costs, should the company successfully defend the claim. If the group action is successful and compensation is received, Harbour Litigation Funding will receive a share of each participant’s damages received with the large majority being returned to the claimants. If the group action is unsuccessful, you will not have to repay Harbour any money.

Can I remove myself from the group action at any point?

Once you have agreed to participate in the claim, you can still remove yourself from the action but there may be a cost to you in doing so.

What happens if we win the group action, and what will I gain?

If the group action is successful, each claimant who has participated will be awarded a share of damages, less the share of proceeds returned to Harbour Litigation Funding to cover the costs of the dispute.

What happens if we lose the group action, and how will it impact me?

We have secured funding from a Harbour Litigation Funding, a leading litigation funder, subject to a minimum amount of licensed taxi drivers signing up to participate. This means that if the claim proceeds, you will not have to pay your own legal fees, whether the group action is successful or not. There will also be an insurance policy to protect against any exposure to Uber’s costs, should the company successfully defend the claim.

Are there any other risks associated with me taking part?

We do not anticipate any other financial risks to you from taking part in the group action.

Can I publicly talk about my involvement in the group action, to my friends and family, or on social media?

While we are not restricting participants from discussing the group action with friends and family or online, this will be a legal case. As such we advise caution in saying anything that could prejudice the result of the group action.

There has already been some media coverage of this. If I participate, will I be contacted by journalists? Will I be expected to talk to them?

All requests from journalists will be handled by Newington Communications. If you would like to act as a spokesperson or provide a case study to the media about how Uber’s operations have affected you, you can volunteer to do this, but you will not be asked to speak to the media if you do not want to.

Is the action open to retired drivers?

If you are retired, you may be able to participate in the group action. You would need to have been working as a taxi driver in the period that Uber has been operating in London, in order to demonstrate the loss of earnings sustained. As such, drivers who retired before 2012 are excluded from this group action.

Is the action open to businesses within the trade, or just individuals?

At the moment the claim is focused on individual licensed taxi drivers in London but we continue to consider other possible claimants.

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New York winter break from £495pp: 4nts - incl. Virgin flights & Midtown Manhattan hotel

January is traditionally the cheapest time of year to visit New York and it looks like 2019 is going to be no exception as we've uncovered a Manhattan mini-break starting from just £495 per person, based on 2 sharing. It's even cheaper if you travel as a group of 3! This holiday to the Big… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Greece me up: 5* All inclusive break 5nts from £446pp - incl. flights, hotel, spa & much more

Ahoy mateys! Next up we are sending you off the beaten track to southern Greece and the gorgeous, largely undiscovered Peloponnese peninsula. Here you'll be staying at the peaceful, top-rated 5* Barcelo Hydra Beach resort flanked by swaying palm trees with an array of first class facilities, including 4 restaurants and a 1600sqm spa, to… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Set off for Cyprus: 7nts in 5* hotel from £301pp incl. flights & breakfast

Pirates, set off for Cyprus with 7 nights from £301pp including the 5* Coral Beach Hotel & flights. This fancy hotel will have you feeling relaxed, and their fantastic TripAdvisor score means you're in safe hands. Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 16th - 23rd November 2018 Flight… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Fabulous 5* Cardiff hotel stay from £47pp - pool & spa use

Pirates, why not head to Wales this year, we have found this stunning 5* hotel located in the capital city of Cardiff. There are a choice of dates throughout the year, you could enjoy a summer stay or head there in winter and do some Christmas shopping. Offer details 1 night minimum stay Dates spanning… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Peak Season: Flights to Bangkok, Thailand & Singapore from £341rtn with 5* Qatar Airways

We're seeing some real tasty treats on our Flights Finder today pirates - bargain fares to Thailand and Singapore right in peak season! As an added bonus these flights are with Qatar Airways, a superb option for long haul travel, with your checked luggage and inflight meals included as standard. The cheapest available flights depart… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Live like royalty in 5* Egypt: 14nts all inclusive from £474pp incl. flights & hotel - solo £590

Stop what you're doing Pirates because we've found a December getaway that'll cost you less than £31 per person per night. Indulge yourself in 5* luxury this January at the Jasmine Palace Resort in Hurghada, Egypt, and leave the stresses that come with the festive season behind you! Spend 14 nights at this beautiful resort… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

4* all inclusive Mexico holiday from £599pp - 7nts beachfront hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, check out this awesome holiday in Mexico we have come across that is under £600 per person - wow! You will stay on an all inclusive board basis so all meals, snacks and drinks are already included in the price. The holiday is with First Choice so you know you will be well looked… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cheap as chips Czech Republic: Flights to Prague from only £20 return

Pirates, we have come across these cheap flights to Prague for only £20 return - thats just a tenna each way! Prague is super cool and a must see with so much to do, it offers great architecture, awesome shopping scene and a range of bars. Use our flights finder for many more dates &… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Pregnant junkie jailed for threatening to knife cabbie

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A pregnant drug addict has been jailed for 19 months for threatening to stab a taxi driver after she had absconded from a hospital whilst in custody for another offence.

Emma Taylor, 30, and from Lightwood was being treated at Stoke University Hospital, where she escaped from custody, before getting into a taxi and asking the driver to go to Fenton.

Taylor, a mother of two, then entered a property, however when she refused to leave the property and pay the cab fare, the driver then threatened to call the police.

Managing to disuade the cabbie from calling the police, Taylor then asked the him to take her to her parents home in Lightwood, where she said that she would pay him, however en-route she tried to leave the cab as it was moving.

The driver stopped her from jumping out as the vehicle was moving, Taylor then produced a knife and threatened to stab the cabbie, before leaving the vehicle.

The Stoke Sentinal reported that Judge Paul Glenn, gave five months pregnant, Taylor a 19 month sentence after she pleaded guilty to escape, threatening another with a knife and making off without payment. SK

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Dominican Dreamin': 4* Late summer all inclusive from £706pp - incl. flights, 7nts hotel & more

Realise your Caribbean dreams this September with this incredible all inclusive week in the Dominican Republic at the Riu Bambu. Chill out in the late summer sun either round one of the 5 pools or on the beach, all the while enjoying the all inclusive basis - temperatures will still be in the high 20s,… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Stretch your summer in the Algarve: 7nts from £191pp - incl. flights & 4* Albufeira aparthotel

The hot weather has been one of the biggest surprises of the summer, but it's only a matter of time before it breaks. Sun-seeking pirates will love this holiday to the Algarve which will stretch your summer right into autumn. Available in late-September or early-October (when it's still nice and toasty), it includes return flights… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Bargain Barcelona break from £86pp - 2nts 4* hotel & flights

Ahoy pirates, we have come across this mega cheap getaway to Barcelona this November for under £90 per person. The Spanish holiday is for 2 days but you can choose to stay longer if you wish! You will stay in a great 4* hotel and the weather could reach a toasty 17° Holiday details Travel… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT