London News

Pimlico Plumbers Loses Appeal Against Self-Employed Status : Uber Next ?

Pimlico Plumbers has lost a court battle over the status of its workers, in the latest legal ruling on employment status in the gig economy. It came as the government released a report warning that “unscrupulous” employers were...
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Anyone Can Hold The Helm When The Sea Is Calm……..by Semtex.

 There was a hell of a lot to learn about the Great London Cab Trade this week, and not just regarding our access to the Bank Junction. When I stood on the steps of the Royal Exchange on one of our turnouts last week, a chap wearing a suit asked if I knew what it was...
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London Stalling – a report on London’s congestion by the GLA

Holding the Mayor to account and investigating issues that matter to Londoners Over a decade ago, London led the world by introducing a Congestion Charge in the centre of the city. The scheme has proven successful, keeping a lid on private motor traffic and creating...
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Blockade at the bank Day 4 : New Day, New Plan…. By Jim Thomas

After the police slapped a section 14 on the Demo at the Bank, organisers decided to throw a curve ball in retaliation to the 30 minute restriction and changed the venue for day 3 to Parliament Square. The Met Police had already put into operation restriction around...
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Taxi! Metrocab prototype number one up for grabs

Taxi! Metrocab prototype number one up for grabs

Nov 22, 2018

Offered on behalf of its late owner, this unique survivor is no ordinary taxi. Built in 1969 to showcase a new direction of generational cab design, powered by a 1760cc S4 diesel engine churning out 52bhp and mated to a four speed all-syncromesh gearbox; this is...

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Uber Verdict Judicial Review To Be Heard within Weeks.

Uber Verdict Judicial Review To Be Heard within Weeks.

Nov 22, 2018

We have been informed by Chiltern Law team, that the Judicial Review initiated by the United Trade Action Group (UTAG17), is very likely to be heard within the next few weeks, given that this is expedited by order of Mr Justice Walker. YES...THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING....

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An ode to the London cab : Austin FX4 taxi at 60.

An ode to the London cab : Austin FX4 taxi at 60.

Nov 21, 2018

The Austin FX4 is a taxicab that was produced from 1958 until 1997. It was sold by Austin from 1958 until 1982, when Carbodies, who had been producing the FX4 for Austin, took over the intellectual rights to the car. They continued production until 1984 when London...

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