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14/01/2025

TICK TOCK TWO WEEKS: HMRC urges taxpayers to meet looming Self- Assessment deadline ⏱️⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/tick-tock-two-weeks-hmrc-urges-taxpayers-to-meet-looming-self-assessment-deadline

14/01/2025

Should ALL licensed taxis and private hire vehicles be required to accept pets? 🐶🐾⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/should-all-licensed-taxis-and-private-hire-vehicles-be-required-to-accept-pets

14/01/2025

Taxi driver living in Tewkesbury sentenced for benefit fraud after claim THOUSANDS in benefits 💷⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/taxi-driver-living-in-tewkesbury-sentenced-for-benefit-fraud-after-claim-thousands-in-benefits

14/01/2025

London Taxi PR joins Millwall job fair to promote the Knowledge of London 👀⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/london-taxi-pr-joins-millwall-job-fair-to-promote-the-knowledge-of-london

14/01/2025

Teen jailed after knives seized from Nottingham taxi stop 👮‍♀️⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/teen-jailed-after-knives-seized-from-nottingham-taxi-stop

14/01/2025

TICK TOCK TWO WEEKS: HMRC urges taxpayers to meet looming Self- Assessment deadline ⏱️⬇️

With the Self Assessment deadline looming, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of taxpayers to act swiftly to avoid penalties. The deadline for submitting tax returns and paying any tax owed for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 January. Those who fail to comply risk a £100 late filing fine, ...

14/01/2025

Teen jailed after knives seized from Nottingham taxi stop 👮‍♀️⬇️

A teenager has been sentenced to eight months in prison after police seized two knives during a routine stop of a taxi in Nottingham city centre.Specialist officers from Nottinghamshire Police’s knife crime team intercepted the vehicle on Whitechapel Street at around 12.10pm on 7 January 2025. Act...

14/01/2025

Should ALL licensed taxis and private hire vehicles be required to accept pets? 🐶🐾⬇️

The issue of whether licensed taxi drivers should be mandated to allow pets in their vehicles has long sparked debate within the UK’s taxi industry. While drivers are legally obligated to carry assistance dogs, the decision to permit other animals remains entirely at their discretion. On one side ...

14/01/2025

Taxi driver living in Tewkesbury sentenced for benefit fraud after claim THOUSANDS in benefits 💷⬇️

A taxi driver from Tewkesbury Borough has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming thousands in council tax reduction, housing benefit, and pension credit.Larry Gough admitted to the offences, which saw him wrongly receive over £22,000 in benefits.Mr Gough pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates.....

14/01/2025

London Taxi PR joins Millwall job fair to promote the Knowledge of London 👀⬇️

London Taxi PR (LTPR) joined forces with Millwall Football Club Community Trust to take part in the 16-24 Youth Employability & IAG Hub Job Fair on 9 January. Held at The Lions Centre, next to Millwall’s New Den stadium, the event connected young people with potential career paths and training opp...

13/01/2025

Acorn Group expands insurance broker portfolio with acquisition of MyPolicy 📈⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/acorn-group-expands-insurance-broker-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-mypolicy

13/01/2025

What impact could devolution ‘White Paper’ have on big players and local operators within the taxi and private hire vehicle trades? 💬🚕⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/what-impact-could-devolution-white-paper-have-on-big-players-and-local-operators-within-the-taxi-a

13/01/2025

Hydrogen bi-fuelled LEVC TX taxis being explored as part of advanced bi-fuel concepts 👀⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/hydrogen-bi-fuelled-levc-tx-taxis-being-explored-as-part-of-advanced-bi-fuel-concepts

13/01/2025

Uber UK General Manager pays tribute to drivers delivering service and reveals he too holds a TfL PHV licence 📱⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/uber-uk-general-manager-pays-tribute-to-drivers-delivering-service-and-reveals-he-too-holds-a-tfl-ph

13/01/2025

If the Hackney Carriage industry were offered FULL unbridled access where you work… would it significantly enhance their USP (unique selling point)? 💬⬇️

13/01/2025

‘RIDE-HAIL ECONOMY’: Electric vehicles transforming global ride-hail sector earnings, reveals Bolt report ⚡️⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/ride-hail-economy-electric-vehicles-transforming-global-ride-hail-sector-earnings-reveals-bolt-r

13/01/2025

Cordic arms private hire firms for battle against ride-hailing giants with updated products 📱⬇️ https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/cordic-arms-private-hire-firms-for-battle-against-ride-hailing-giants-with-updated-products

13/01/2025

Acorn Group expands insurance broker portfolio with acquisition of MyPolicy 📈⬇️

Acorn Group, a leading name in non-standard insurance, has acquired Halesowen-based MyPolicy, a telematics broker specialising in policies for young and low-mileage drivers. While the financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed, the move marks a significant step in Acorn’s growth ...