For decades, the taxi and private hire trade was viewed as a secure job. You got your badge, you drove your car, and as long as you didn't crash or speed excessively, you were left alone. But in the regulatory climate of 2026, the profession is under siege. Licensing Authorities—from Transport for London (TfL) to Wolverhampton, Manche

  For decades, the taxi and private hire trade was viewed as a secure job. You got your badge, you drove your car, and as long as you didn't crash or speed excessively, you were left alone. But in the regulatory climate of 2026, the profession is under siege. Licensing Authorities—from Transport for London (TfL) to Wolverhampton, Manche

  In the fight against a UK deportation order, the most well-known defence is a broad appeal to the principles of human rights under Article 8. However, within the intricate architecture of the UK's own Immigration Rules, there exists a series of specific, narrow, but incredibly powerful legal exceptions. These are the codified gateways

  In the fight against a UK deportation order, the most well-known defence is a broad appeal to the principles of human rights under Article 8. However, within the intricate architecture of the UK's own Immigration Rules, there exists a series of specific, narrow, but incredibly powerful legal exceptions. These are the codified gateways

  In the taxi and private hire industry, the Licensing Committee hearing is often described as a "kangaroo court." Drivers sit in a room facing councillors who have little legal training but immense power. They rely on reports from enforcement officers who act as judge, jury, and executioner. In 2026, the outcome of these hearings is increasi