Court of Appeal: DELTA v Uber Brit.

Today the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in DELTA Merseyside Limited & Others v Uber Britannia Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 802.  It concerned an appeal against a decision of the High Court to issue a declaration (at para. 4) that “…in order to operate lawfully under Part II Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act…

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High Court: Remote Hearings

Today the High Court handed down its judgement in Walk Safe Security Services Ltd v London Borough of Lewisham [2024] EWHC 1787 (Admin).  It concerned an appeal against a licensing authority decision, at a remotely held hearing, to revoke a premises licence during a remote hearing.  The court ruled there was no restriction on the…

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LPHCA Road Show 2024

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 Steve and the LPHCA team for organising…

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Taxi Bulletin | February 2024

Travis Morley is pleased to present our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, from February 2024. 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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Taxi Bulletin | January 2024

Travis Morley is pleased to bring back our regular eflyer, covering topical taxi and private hire news stories, for 2024. 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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VAT Consultation Plan 2024

Today the HM Treasury published its ‘Autumn Statement 2023‘.  It confirmed the Government’s intention, at paragraph 5.81, to “…consult in early 2024 on the impacts of the July 2023 High Court ruling in Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC…“.  Whilst uncertainty remains around the court case, pending a possible appeal, it will be interesting to…

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New DfT Best Practice

Today the Department for Transport (DfT) published its long-awaited ‘Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Licensing: Best Practice‘.  It represents a significant update to the guidance published in 2010.

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National Training Conference 2023

We are pleased to have exhibited at the annual Institute of Licensing (IoL) National Training Conference this week.  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 Caroline and…

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Taxi Conference 2023

We had a great time today exhibiting at the annual Institute of Licensing (IoL) Taxi Conference. Our Managing Director, Neil Morley, was also pleased to gave his opinion on the Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council & Others [2023] EWHC 1975 (KB) judgement. In particular, Travis Morley wishes to offer our thanks to…

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Uber v Sefton MBC (PHTM)

Here is our recent PHTM article covering the High Court decision in Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council & Others [2023] EWHC 1975 (KB). If you want to check how you are affected by the above issue, or any other Licensing Law matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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High Court: Uber v Sefton MBC

On 28th July 2023 the High Court handed down its decision in the case of Uber Britannia Limited v Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council & Others [2023] EWHC 1975 (KB). It had been tasked with hearing a claim, brought by Uber Britannia Limited (“Uber”) for clarification on contractual relationships under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act…

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MyProContract Now Open!

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