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Uber, Lyft, Doordash shares drop 10% as US says “gig workers should be classified as employees”

April 30, 2021

Grocery delivery riders could soon be reclassified as employees in a move set to have major ramifications for the like of Deliveroo, Uber and Just Eat Takeaway. US labour secretary…

Deliveroo riders across the UK are due to strike over pay and working conditions in a move which “should give pause to any corporation that thinks precarious workers can be endlessly exploited”.

Deliveroo riders to strike demanding ‘fair pay’ in latest hammer blow to company

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April 7, 2021

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Deliveroo riders across the UK are due to strike over pay and working conditions in a move which “should give pause to any corporation that thinks precarious workers can be…

Deliveroo is set to begin using controversial facial recognition technology to ensure “every rider who works with Deliveroo… meets all the requirements to do so”.

Deliveroo IPO dubbed “worst in London’s history” as billions wiped off its value

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April 1, 2021

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Deliveroo’s long awaited stock market debut has been dubbed “the worst IPO in London’s history” after nearly £2 billion was wiped from its value. Deliveroo ended its first day of…

A third of Deliveroo riders are paid less than minimum wage according to a damning new investigation which is already threatening investor confidence ahead of its IPO.

Deliveroo paying third of riders less than minimum wage as major investors shun IPO

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March 25, 2021

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A third of Deliveroo riders are paid less than minimum wage according to a damning new investigation which is already threatening investor confidence ahead of its IPO. Deliveroo, which employees…

Sainsbury’s is expanding its partnership with Uber Eats to 100 stores across the UK at it continues its heavy investment in rapid delivery.

Uber to give all 70,000 workers minimum wage and pensions signalling “end of the road” for gig-economy

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March 17, 2021

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Uber has made the landmark decision to guarantee all 70,000 of its drivers minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions in a move that is set to send shockwaves through the…

What does Uber’s Supreme Court case spell for retailers?

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March 15, 2021

Ben Stevens

In February, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in a case concerning Uber, deciding its drivers should be classed as workers for the purposes of UK employment law. It…

Deliveroo, Amazon Flex, and other gig-economy-based delivery platforms are set to be dramatically impacted in the UK following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Uber Supreme Court ruling may have “huge implications” for Deliveroo and Amazon Flex

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February 22, 2021

Ben Stevens

Deliveroo, Amazon Flex, and other gig-economy-based delivery platforms are set to be dramatically impacted in the UK following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Courier companies that have become the backbone…

Uber to buy alcohol delivery giant Drizly for $1.1bn

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February 5, 2021

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Uber is set to acquire on-demand alcohol delivery giant Drizly in a deal worth over a billion as it seeks to cash in on the home-delivery boom. Drizly, which delivers…

Amazon’s has officially revealed its autonomous electric robotaxi in a move it hopes will “reimagine transportation”.

Amazon’s Zoox unveils fully autonomous “robotaxi” set to rival Uber

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December 14, 2020

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Amazon’s has officially revealed its autonomous electric robotaxi in a move it hopes will “reimagine transportation”. Zoox, the self-driving startup which Amazon purchased for $1.2 billion in June, has unveiled…

Midweek Catchup: Amazon faces billions in anti-competition fines, John Lewis goes digital

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November 11, 2020

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Uber, Lyft, Doordash shares drop 10% as US says “gig workers should be classified as employees”

Deliveroo riders to strike demanding ‘fair pay’ in latest hammer blow to company

Deliveroo IPO dubbed “worst in London’s history” as billions wiped off its value

Deliveroo paying third of riders less than minimum wage as major investors shun IPO

Uber to give all 70,000 workers minimum wage and pensions signalling “end of the road” for gig-economy

What does Uber’s Supreme Court case spell for retailers?

Uber Supreme Court ruling may have “huge implications” for Deliveroo and Amazon Flex

Uber to buy alcohol delivery giant Drizly for $1.1bn

Amazon’s Zoox unveils fully autonomous “robotaxi” set to rival Uber

Midweek Catchup: Amazon faces billions in anti-competition fines, John Lewis goes digital

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