New right to work requirements for PH drivers will come into force on 1 Oct 26, placing a statutory duty on operators to verify a driver’s immigration status before allowing them to work.

Robert Hooper, 51, was handed a six-month restriction of liberty order after being convicted of intentional exposure and racially aggravated abuse.

The initiative recognises the vital service provided by local cabbies and aims to put the trade at the centre of a revitalised Harlow featuring new restaurants and bars from morning until night.

The shift comes after driver numbers dropped by a fifth between the pandemic and last year, compounded by a net loss of 79 drivers in 2025 as many workers switched permanently to deliveries.

Khloe Simmonds, 26, made at least 12 bogus claims against six men between July 2018 and January 2026, including a false accusation against a cabbie.

Rother District Council’s cabinet is set to decide on Monday, September 14, whether to approve the adjustments following a public consultation launched after initial discussions in June.

Murat Dogantekin, 52, of Exeter, had a confiscation order of £63,790 issued against him at Exeter Crown Court, reflecting the value of available assets identified by Insolvency Service financial investigators.

Warren Jeremy Harris was operating a vehicle carrying the youngsters and a passenger assistant when it was intercepted during a joint operation by South Ribble and Lancashire County Councils.