New national safety standards for taxi drivers
New national licensing reforms will introduce rigorous vetting for all taxi drivers in England to improve passenger safety and tackle out-of-area working issues.
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Bolt criticises 'taxi tax' and trials new bidding feature
Ride-sharing firm Bolt has launched a new bidding trial across nine UK cities and criticised a potential 20% VAT on fares. Discover how this affects drivers and passengers.
Dubai Launches World's First Flying Taxis in 2026
Dubai becomes the first city globally to launch commercial flying taxis in 2026, cutting commute times by half with zero-emission eVTOL aircraft. Discover how this transport revolution will transform urban mobility.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' claims MP in contract row
Labour MP Samantha Niblett alleges Microsoft overcharged NHS in £700m deal as MPs call for more contracts with British tech firms. Read the full investigation.
Restaurant sends legal letters to noise complainants
Pierluigi's Italian restaurant in Beckenham sends cease and desist letters to residents who complained about noise levels. Read the full dispute details.
Archer Aviation's $126M LA Air Taxi Base
Archer Aviation secures a key LA airport lease for its eVTOL air taxis, aiming to transform city transport and serve the 2028 Olympic Games. Discover the future of urban mobility.
Machete attack in London taxi over blaring music
Shocking video shows passenger attacking London cab driver with machete during dispute over loud dance music. Police investigation ongoing.
Taxi Tax Threat: Fares Could Soar by 15%
Plans for a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles could hike Uber and cab fares by over 15%, hitting vulnerable passengers hardest. Read the industry's urgent plea to the Chancellor.
Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.
Council bans taxi drivers from wearing jeans and trainers
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
British boxer assaults Turkish cab driver in panic attack
Professional boxer Bradley Haxby faces serious charges after allegedly attacking a Turkish cab driver during what he claims was a kidnapping panic attack, leaving the driver for dead on a remote roadside.
David Lammy Faces Paris Taxi Fare Dispute Controversy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy becomes embroiled in heated exchange with Paris taxi driver over disputed fare, with video footage sparking political controversy during diplomatic visit.
Taxi driver cleared in wheelchair fare theft case
A taxi driver has been found not guilty of theft after a dispute over a £20 wheelchair fare escalated into a criminal case, with the court ruling no dishonesty was involved.
Lammy's taxi driver accuser cleared of luggage theft
A taxi driver who accused Labour MP David Lammy of 'thug-like' behaviour has been exonerated of stealing luggage from passengers at Heathrow Airport. Read the full story of the cleared cabbie and the political fallout.
South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ran unlicensed letting agency
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves operated as an unlicensed letting agent while serving as an MP, raising questions about property industry compliance.
Estate Agents Warn Reeves Over Rental Licensing Dangers
Property industry leaders issue stark warning to Rachel Reeves over mandatory rental licensing scheme that could worsen housing crisis and increase costs for tenants.
Veterans get free Remembrance Sunday taxi rides
A remarkable taxi company founded by former military personnel is ensuring Britain's veterans can attend London's Remembrance Sunday service by providing complimentary transport to the Cenotaph.
Estate Agent Shake-Up: Mandatory Licensing Proposed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces groundbreaking plans to regulate estate agents through mandatory licensing, aiming to clean up the property market and prevent rogue practices that cost consumers millions.
Landlords blast Rachel Reeves over £30k fine double standards
Private landlords hit with massive £30,000 penalty for HMO licensing violations blast Labour's Rachel Reeves for apparent hypocrisy after her own tenant dispute emerges. The property licensing crackdown faces scrutiny as MP's rental history comes to light
Rachel Reeves accused of hypocrisy over landlord licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of double standards after backing campaign against selective landlord licensing in her Leeds constituency while supporting similar schemes nationally.
Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
Labour's landlord licensing plan to transform rental market
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's radical plan to overhaul private rental sector with mandatory licensing and crackdown on substandard housing.
Labour plans mandatory landlord licensing scheme
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's radical plan to overhaul Britain's rental market with compulsory licensing for landlords, promising to end the 'wild west' rental sector.
Labour scraps landlord licensing in housing overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to rental regulations, abolishing mandatory landlord licensing schemes while pledging to build 1.5 million new homes and strengthen tenant protections across England.
Labour MP's £4,500 taxi expenses spark hypocrisy claims
Labour MP Clive Betts faces backlash after charging taxpayers £4,500 for taxi journeys while supporting congestion charges that hit ordinary drivers. The investigation reveals Westminster's transport expense culture.
Police officer discovered hiding in taxi boot
Shocking footage reveals moment police constable is found concealed in taxi driver's boot during alleged rogue investigation into personal relationship in South Wales.
Uber vs Taxis: The Airport Transport Battle Intensifies
Exclusive analysis reveals how the ongoing conflict between ride-sharing giant Uber and traditional taxi services is reshaping airport transportation in Sydney and Melbourne, affecting prices and passenger experience.
Taxi driver spared jail after drunk passenger's M25 police chase
A taxi driver who transported a heavily intoxicated passenger on a dangerous police pursuit along the M25 has been spared prison in a surprising court ruling.
Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
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