Gig economy19 Jan 2026India's thriving online delivery platforms face a year of reckoningGig workers are bargaining for more safety nets, but platforms say over-regulation will hurt the industry.19 Jan 202614 Jan 2026India asks e-commerce apps to stop '10-minute' delivery serviceThe decision comes amid a growing debate over safety concerns and pressure on delivery riders.14 Jan 20261 Oct 2025Illegal e-bikes seized in gig economy crackdownPolice carried out a join operation with immigration officers from the Home Office.1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025London 'on course for 200 e-bike fires in a year'2025 is on course to be the worst year for e-bike and e-scooter fires on record, with 169 so far. 1 Oct 202530 Jun 2025Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workersThe government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after a report said drivers were sub-letting accounts.30 Jun 202524 Jun 2025Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workersIt comes after reports that asylum seekers are able to work for couriers shortly after reaching UK.24 Jun 20255 Jun 2025Springsteen performs harmonica duet with 12-year-old fanThe young fan from North Lanarkshire caught the eye of "The Boss" during his gig at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium. 5 Jun 202515 Aug 2024Fury in China as deliveryman kneels before guardMany are calling for better protection for gig workers, while the police have urged the public to be kind.15 Aug 202413 Aug 2024Deliveroo riders to learn about e-bike fire risksThe London Fire Brigade says e-bikes and e-scooters are the capital's fastest growing fire risk.13 Aug 2024...
