AAC: ICO v Clearview

Today the Upper Tribunals Administrative Appeals Chamber (AAC) handed down its judgement in The Information Commissioner v Clearview AI Incorporated & Others [2025] UKUT 319 (AAC). It concerned the reach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and whether the ICO has jurisdiction to issue enforcement / penalty notices against a US-based company.  The tribunal…

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Taxi Bulletin | September 2025

Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from September 2025. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please subscribe to receive the ‘Taxi Bulletin‘ direct.  We hope you, as so many others, enjoy it!

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LPHCA Road Show 2025

We are pleased to have exhibited at the annual LPHCA Road Show today.  It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to the Steph and the LPHCA team for organising…

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SEND Crisis Report 2025

Today the House of Commons’ Education Committee published its Solving the SEND Crisis Report.  It outlines urgent recommendations for Government to repair the Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) system.  This included, insofar as trade related services, home to school transportation.  How Government reacts and whether it will adopt these proposals remains to be seen.

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Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Today the Government introduced to the House of Commons its Public Office (Accountability) Bill.  It seeks to impose a duty on public authorities, and officials, to act with candour, transparency and frankness.  This will apply across inquiries and investigations with any failure constituting an offence of misconduct. Following completion of its 1st reading, the Bill…

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TfL SERU Requirement

Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Introduction of the Safety, Equality & Regulatory Understanding Assessment for Taxi Drivers‘ Notice 06/25.  It confirms the SERU requirement will apply to all licensed, and applicant, taxi drivers.  This will take effect from 1st October 2025.

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TfL Pedicab Licences

Today Transport for London (TfL) has opened a consultation entitled ‘Pedicabs in London – Detailed Licensing Requirements‘.  It seeks views on potential licence requirements pedicab drivers, vehicles and operators.  Responses will need to be submitted before it closes on 20th October 2025.

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Court of Appeal: Farley v Paymaster

Today the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in Farley & Others v Paymaster (1836) Limited & Others [2025] EWCA Civ 1117.  It ruled it is not necessary to prove a “threshold of seriousness” when seeking damages for an infringement of data protection rights (under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection…

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TfL Licensee Conduct

Today Transport for London (TfL) issued ‘Licensee Conduct‘ Notice 05/25.  It reminds licence-holders of the standards of conduct expected on social media platforms and when interacting the TfL either in writing, by telephone or in person.  This follows TfL’s receipt of complaints and warns of the risk of enforcement action for non-compliance.

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Supreme Court: Hopcraft

Today the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in Hopcraft & Others v Close Brothers Limited [2025] UKSC 33.  It concerned the payment of commissions, unknown to the consumer, by third-party financial lenders to motor dealers under hire purchase agreements.  The court concluded the motor dealers were not subject to any fiduciary duty to the…

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VAT Treatment of Ride-Hailing

Here is our recent Journal of Licensing article covering the First Tier Tribunal’s (Tax Chamber) decision in Bolt Services UK Limited v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2023] UKFTT 01043 (TC). If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing or Contract Law matter,…

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