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PHTM Expo 2025 (Milton Keynes)
We are pleased to have attended day one of the annual PHTM Expo in Milton Keynes today. It was great to hear the views of some notable speakers on key topics and to catch up with clients whilst making new trade contacts. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to all in the…
Read ArticleHigh Court: LTN Unlawful
Today the High Court handed down its judgement in West Dulwich Service Station Limited & Others v London Borough of Lambeth [2025] EWHC 1111 (Admin). It concerned a challenge against an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) made by the London Borough of Lambeth Council which gave effect to the West Dulwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN). The…
Read ArticleVAT Consultation Open
Today HM Treasury. alongside HMRC and the Department for Transport, launched its ‘VAT Treatment of Private Hire Vehicles‘ consultation. It invites views on the potential tax implications of recent High Court judgements on transport legislation in the private hire sector. The consultation closes on 8th August 2025.
Read ArticleSupreme Court: TfL Intervention
Today Transport for London (TfL) sought to intervene in the appeal of DELTA Merseyside & Others v Uber Britannia Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 802. The matter is set to be heard by the Supreme Court and TfL is keen to partake given the potential consequences of disparity between the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998…
Read ArticleContributors: Button on Taxis
We are extremely proud of our Managing Director, Neil Morley, who contributed his expertise on contractual matters and private hire operator licensing in the newly published 5th edition Button on Taxis: Licensing Law & Practice. Collaborating with James Button was a real highlight for Neil and we congratulate James for yet another informative iteration of…
Read ArticleTfL Action Plan 2025
Today Transport for London (TfL) announced its Taxi & Private Hire Action Plan 2025. It covers a 5 year period and sets out a strategy for supporting the respective trades. To deliver the plan, and its 14 measures, TfL states it will work closely with the industry, local councils and passenger groups.
Read ArticleUpper Tribunal: HMRC v Bolt
Today the Upper Tribunal handed down its judgement in HM Revenue & Customs v Bolt Services UK Limited [2025] 00100 (TCC). It concerned an appeal by HMRC against an earlier decision that the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) covered mobile ride hailing services supplied by Bolt. The court affirmed the prior First-Tier Tribunal finding and…
Read ArticleHigh Court: Biswas v TfL
On 19th March 2025 the High Court handed down it decision in the case of Biswas v Transport for London [2025] EWHC 567 (Admin). It concerned an appeal brought by Mr Biswas regarding his conviction for using unlicensed private hire vehicles and drivers (contrary to sections 6 and 12 of the Private Hire Vehicles (London)…
Read ArticleEmployment Rights Bill 2024
Today the Government published its new Employment Rights Bill. It seeks to modernise employment law through changes, amongst others, to dismissal protection, parental leave, flexible working and non-disclosure agreements. Following, its 3rd reading in the House of Commons it will then progress to the House of Lords. Given the broad scope of the proposed provisions,…
Read ArticleDigital Safety Bill
Today Josh MacAlister MP introduced to the House of Commons the Protection of Children (Digital Safety & Data Protection) Bill. The Private Members’ Bill seeks to make provision for the protection of children when accessing digital services and content. This covers, namely, use of smartphones and social media. Following its 2nd reading on 7th March…
Read ArticleHigh Court: Policy Departure
Today the High Court handed down its judgement in Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council v West & Central Magistrates Court & Others [2024] EWHC 3356 (Admin). It concerned an appeal against a licensing authority decision, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, to refuse renewal of private hire vehicle licences, due to age limits, pursuant to…
Read ArticleIPO Copyright & AI Consultation
Today the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) launched its ‘Copyright & Artificial Intelligence‘ consultation. It invites views on how Government ensure the copyright and artificial intelligence legal framework supports the respective industries. The consultation closes on 25th February 2025.
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