Three private hire drivers have been "named and shamed" following a joint undercover sting by Newcastle Borough Council and Staffordshire Police.

The price of a new one-year licence will surge from £153 to £600—a 292 per cent hike—while renewal costs for single-vehicle operators will climb from £153 to £548.

Since February 13, 2026, approximately 45 taxi windows have been deliberately smashed, sparking widespread fear across the taxi and private hire community.

British motorists may soon see a £30 cap on petrol and diesel purchases as the government reviews emergency rationing plans to tackle a potential supply crisis.

Shetland Island Councillors will be recommended to approve the new tariffs on Wednesday 25 March, after which they would come into effect from 17 April.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) teamed up with Rochdale Council’s licensing department to inspect vehicles and ensure that local drivers are following the rules.

One of the biggest changes is the creation of a special licensing zone just for WAVs, allowing them to pick up passengers across the entire region rather than being limited to one area.

Cristina-Georgiana Ioanitescu, ADCU General Secretary, cautions that thousands of livelihoods are being put at risk, and the people in power are not doing enough to protect the workers who will be hit the hardest.