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Financial Times The food app revolution will eat its drivers Financial Times Uber Eats drivers protested outside its office in east London last week at a reduction in the basic rate for delivering each meal. Since the platforms treat drivers as self-employed contractors rather than as direct employees, they can change terms easily. and more » View the full article

CBS News Uber scores legal victory over drivers who want employee benefits CBS News Uber saw a major victory in court Tuesday when a federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that its drivers cannot sue the company as a class, but must individually file arbitration claims as independent contractors. The decision by the 9th U.S ... and more » View the full article

Radio Times Benedict Cumberbatch speaks out about stopping London 'robbery' Radio Times When asked by US chat show host Ellen DeGeneres about what happened, Cumberbatch revealed that he saw a “delivery guy getting surrounded by some guys” in November 2017 and asked the driver of the Uber he was in to pull over. “I didn't think twice ... Benedict Cumberbatch talks about thwarting 'robbery' - BBC NewsBBC News YouTube HTML5 Video PlayerYouTube Benedict Cumberbatch Opens Up About London RobberyYouTube all 187 news articles » View the full article

Reuters In latest change, Uber launches 24/7 phone support in Britain Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Uber on Tuesday launched a 24/7 telephone support line for its users in Britain, in the latest change the taxi app has made to meet the demands of regulators. The Uber application is seen on a mobile phone in London, Britain, ... Uber's Launching a UK Helpline, Available 24/7Gizmodo UK all 40 news articles » View the full article

City A.M. Uber launches 24-hour hotline for passengers and drivers following pressure from TfL City A.M. The transport body took issue with Uber's approach to safety and regulation, including insufficient background checks on its drivers and its refusal to report criminal incidents to the police. One of TfL's criticisms was that Uber did not have a 24 ... View the full article

Telegraph.co.uk Amazon made two approaches for Deliveroo as Uber circles $2bn delivery company Telegraph.co.uk Last week, it emerged that Uber, the US ride-hailing company, and Deliveroo have held early-stage talks about a possible deal. Amazon, the online retail giant, is also understood to have held two sets of early stage discussions with Deliveroo with a ... After Uber, Amazon also in the race to acquire Deliveroo?London Loves Business Deliveroo is also on menu at AmazonThe Times How Deliveroo went from being the idea of a hungry banker to a $2 billion food delivery giant coveted by UberBusiness Insider all 82 news articles » View the full article

Independent Online Uber in talks to buy Europe's Deliveroo - report Independent Online INTERNATIONAL – Uber is in early talks to buy food-delivery company Deliveroo for several billion dollars, according to people familiar with the plans. A bid for London-based Deliveroo, last valued at more than $2 billion (R28 bn) would mark a major ... Uber reportedly in talks to buy food-delivery company DeliverooArabian Industry Uber in talks to buy food delivery rival Deliveroo to conquer European marketSilicon Canals How Deliveroo went from being the idea of a hungry banker to a $2 billion food delivery giant coveted by UberBusiness Insider all 20 news articles » View the full article

TechCrunch UberEats UK couriers striking over pay changes TechCrunch Several strikes have been reported in London over the past few days, as well as other UK cities including Glasgow, Cardiff and Plymouth. Late last week Uber revealed a new pay structure which shrinks the per delivery fee it pays gig economy workers ... and more » View the full article

Daily Mail 'He looked like he was about to fight for his life': Benedict Cumberbatch reveals the moment he foiled a mugger ... Daily Mail Benedict Cumberbatch has told of how he intervened to save a Deliveroo delivery man from being mugged in London. The actor, 42, was in the back of an Uber driving through the capital with his wife Sophie Hunter when he saw a man on a bicycle ... Benedict Cumberbatch Opens Up About London Robbery - Watch!Just Jared all 73 news articles » View the full article

UberEats UK couriers striking over pay changes TechCrunchGroups of UberEats couriers are continuing to strike over pay and calling for a minimum £5 per delivery fee. Several strikes have been reported in London over ... View the full article

iNews Uber hopes major rebrand will ditch 'digital asshole' image iNews Its licence in London was revoked exactly a year ago (although Uber never stopped operating) and was later reinstated on appeal. The new film is called “Doors Are Always Opening” and shows customers taking Uber rides at key moments in their lives, such ... View the full article

Plymouth Herald Uber Eats customers face delays as workers in Plymouth go on strike Plymouth Herald Angry Uber Eats drivers and riders have gone on strike in Plymouth, leaving customers facing huge delays and disappointment. The action comes after Uber Eats employees took similar industrial action in London, Cardiff and Glasgow. and more » View the full article

The London Free Press Florida Uber driver charged with kidnapping after passenger jumps from car The London Free Press The passenger told police she had been out drinking with friends in Tallahassee and ordered the Uber around 3 a.m. At some point, the passenger asked to be let out, and Green refused. Green told the woman she was taking her to a hospital, despite the ... View the full article

ABC News More than 100 Uber Eats couriers block London streets in protest over change in pay ABC News The couriers, riding scooters and motorcycles, chanted "no money, no food" as they shut down traffic outside Uber Eats's London headquarters for the second day in a row. The protesters said they were striking in response to the company's announced ... Uber Tries To Win London's Heart (Again)PYMNTS.com Delivery Giant Uber Eats Wants to Buy Delivery Juggernaut DeliverooEater London Uber in talks to buy Deliveroo in multi-billion dollar takeoverEvening Standard The Independent -The Guardian -Bloomberg -Bloomberg all 211 news articles » View the full article

This is Money FTSE CLOSE: Moss Bros issues profit warning as it swings to a loss; Lloyds of London stung by natural disasters ... This is Money Insurance firm Lloyd's of London had a poor first-half too as natural disasters in 2017 wiped 50 per cent off its earnings. Meanwhile, Uber is in early stage talks to acquire Deliveroo in a multi-billion dollar deal, Bloomberg has reported, as the taxi ... View the full article

Eater London Delivery Giant Uber Eats Wants to Buy Delivery Juggernaut Deliveroo Eater London Deliveroo has recorded an astonishing growth since it started its services in London in 2013. The company now operates in 11 other countries with more countries expected to be added soon. It is still early to speculate on a deal between Uber and ... More than 100 Uber Eats couriers block London streets in protest over change in payABC News Uber in talks to buy Deliveroo in multi-billion dollar takeoverEvening Standard Uber Tries To Win London's Heart (Again)PYMNTS.com Bloomberg -The Guardian -Bloomberg all 211 news articles » View the full article

BBC News Uber Eats drivers block streets in pay protest BBC News Uber Eats drivers are staging protests over pay. They were protesting changes to the payment structure, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement. Uber Eats say the changes were made "in response to feedback from courier" and ... View the full article

More than 100 Uber Eats couriers block streets in protest over change in pay ABC NewsMore than 100 Uber Eats couriers blocked roads in London on Thursday to protest what they said is a significant cut in pay by the company. The couriers, riding ... View the full article

Uber Eats in Talks to Buy Deliveroo for ‘Several Billion Dollars’ Eater LondonInternational taxi *service* Uber's food delivery arm, Uber Eats, is in talks to purchase U.K. restaurant industry disruptor Deliveroo, according to a report by ... View the full article

Uber Eats drivers block streets in pay protest BBC NewsUber Eats drivers are staging protests over changes to their payment structure, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement. View the full article

BBC News Uber Eats drivers block London streets in pay protest BBC News Uber Eats drivers staged a protest over pay at the company's London offices. They were protesting changes to the payment structure in the city, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement. Uber Eats say the changes were made ... View the full article

The Times Uber plotting to swallow up Deliveroo for more than $2bn The Times Uber, which is valued at about $72 billion, is the world's largest start-up. It already offers food deliveries through its Uber Eats service, which is available in London and other British cities. Buying Deliveroo would allow it to quickly expand its ... View the full article

Channel NewsAsia Uber in talks to buy food delivery firm Deliveroo: Bloomberg Channel NewsAsia LONDON: Ride-hailing company Uber is in early talks to buy food delivery company Deliveroo, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The value of the deal is not known, Bloomberg reported, adding that the offer would need ... Uber Is in Early Talks to Buy Europe's DeliverooBloomberg Uber could be getting ready to buy Deliveroo, a food-delivery startup valued at over $2 billion and one of its ...Business Insider UK all 58 news articles » View the full article

City A.M. Uber in early talks to buy food delivery competitor Deliveroo City A.M. Ride hailing giant Uber is in early talks to buy food delivery competitor Deliveroo, according to reports. The acquisition would drive forward Uber's own food delivery service, which it operates through the Uber Eats app and launched in London in 2016. View the full article

Evening Standard Uber Eats drivers stage protest over pay at company's east London ... Evening Standard A large group of Uber Eats drivers blocked a road in east London today as they staged a protest over pay. Protesters said it was a spontaneous show of action ... Uber Eats couriers shut down major London roads in protest ...The Independent Uber Eats couriers' pay protest brings traffic to a halt in central LondonThe Guardian Hundreds of striking Uber Eats drivers bring traffic to a standstill in London after they refuse to deliver McDonald ...Daily Mail all 8 news articles » View the full article