For decades, the taxi trade relied on a simple assumption: "If the police don't charge me, I keep my badge." In 2026, that assumption is dead. The National Minimum Standards have fundamentally shifted the burden of proof. Today, you do not need to be a criminal to lose your livelihood; you just need to be "on the balance of probabil

 Receiving a deportation order is a devastating blow, but it is crucial to understand that it is not an automatic flight ticket. It is the starting pistol for a complex, challenging, and often lengthy legal battle. The period that follows is fraught with anxiety and is often surrounded by myths and misinformation that can lead to despair and p

 Receiving a deportation order is a devastating blow, but it is crucial to understand that it is not an automatic flight ticket. It is the starting pistol for a complex, challenging, and often lengthy legal battle. The period that follows is fraught with anxiety and is often surrounded by myths and misinformation that can lead to despair and p

 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 increasing

 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 increasing