Following UBER’s announcement that they wish to mandate which insurers and brokers insurance can be purchased from by drivers using their platform, our Head of Innovation Daniel Severin has been in discussions with the GMB Union. He has provided the open letter below to Steve Garelick, GMB Regional Organiser Logistics, Gig Economy & Local Government. Continue Reading…
The government has extended a ban on commercial evictions. This is reportedly putting the survival of some of Britain’s biggest landlords at risk. The ban on commercial evictions has allowed some of the worst-hit industries to survive the bleak days of the pandemic. This ‘moratorium’ has been welcomed by those in the retail and hospitality Continue Reading…
Last week, on national clean air day we joined a Freight in the City seminar updating fleet operators on the latest fleet decarbonisation developments. Here we pass on the information to help HGV and van operators plan their route towards emission reductions. Freight in the City, which aims to inform operators regarding the very best Continue Reading…
The Government’s Covid eviction ban is ending, so what happens now? On Monday, England’s Coronavirus eviction ban comes to an abrupt end. Around a million British households fear losing their homes. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, about 400,000 renters have either already had eviction notices or have been told to expect them. Eviction notice Continue Reading…
Uber’s future in the UK, and perhaps Europe, hangs on a 20-year-old piece of private hire legislation. If things go the wrong way, Uber could owe HMRC billions from a VAT bill. In 2016, Uber drivers James Farrer and Yaseen Aslam took the ride-hailing giant to an employment tribunal to be classified as workers. They Continue Reading…
Maintaining our outstanding customer service rating is of utmost importance to us. For that reason, from 1 June 2021 our agents will be available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This amendment will enable us to better coordinate team meetings, schedule training sessions and prioritise workloads during periods of peak demand. It also aligns Continue Reading…
2021 is officially the year of the used car. Here’s a rundown of the fastest-selling used cars and reasons why prices are still rising in the tail end of pandemic Britain. Just as we thought used cars couldn’t be selling any better, they are doing just that. Used cars sales are now up 16.5 percent. Continue Reading…
Enjoyment of gardens during the pandemic brings great rental yields. When you’re stuck looking at four walls, having your own outside space becomes something to treasure. As a result, demand for homes with gardens has risen since the beginning of the pandemic. Research has recently shown that having a garden adds 25% more to the Continue Reading…
The Government’s whiplash reforms came into force on 31st May 2021. We outline below how they will affect you and provide the key information that you will need in order to make an informed decision going forward regarding motor legal protection. The aim of the reforms is to lessen the amount of fraudulent and inflated Continue Reading…
Uber’s loss at The Supreme Court was a drastic blow to their working model. Or was it? Though not dishing out a penalty per se, The Supreme Court Ruling stopped Uber from evading certain responsibilities and sent a message to them and companies that operate similarly. Uber Is Warning That Giving Drivers Minimum Wage Means Continue Reading…
