The beginning of the end for London cabbies?

"Some of the best navigators in the world are London cab drivers." - John O'Keefe View this email in your browser Today we look at what the High Court victory for Uber means for London cabbies. The court's ruling is not only devastating for cabbies but it also raises questions for Boris Johnson and TfL who brought the case. Could this be the beginning of the end for the iconic London black cabs? Elsewhere, we hear from the Howard League for Penal Reform on reports that the Ministry of Justice could be planning to reform the criminal court charge. This piece discusses what should happen next with the controversial charge. Finally, we have a piece which looks at the impact the closure of Kids Company has had on local communities and the people who used its service.  Latest Articles     Uber's High Court victory could spell the beginning of the end for London cabbies   On Oct 16, 2015 12:21 pm London cabbies' suffer devastating blow in their fight against minicab app Read more... »       The unjust criminal courts charge must be scrapped   On Oct 16, 2015 09:09 am Reports suggest the controversial criminal courts charge is to be reformed but what should happen next? Read more... »   The forgotten kids of Kids Company   On Oct 15, 2015 01:20 pm What's happened to the children left behind after the collapse of Kids Company? Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   APIL has been fighting for the rights of injured people for over 25 years   On Oct 16, 2015 09:06 am Every day too many people are needlessly injured because others did not take, or could not be bothered to take, proper care. Read more... »     Opinion Formers press releases     Welcome for bid to cut cost of school uniform The NASUWT has responded to the news that the Competition and Markets Authority is urging head teachers, governing bodies and suppliers to let parents buy uniforms at the best possible prices. Read more... »   International development funds must secure universal access to quality education for all The NASUWT, the largest teachers' union in the UK, has today published a Report examining the Department for International Development's (DFID's) international development strategy, particularly in relation to education. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Policy and Legal Officer - ShareAction   On Oct 01, 2015 11:35 am We are looking for a motivated, intelligent legal graduate to take on an exciting role combining policy advocacy and legal expertise. This role will in part involve maternity cover for an existing team member. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences