In September 2016, Transport for London (TfL) launched a consultation on its review of the regulations covering private hire vehicles (PHVs), commonly known as minicabs. Whilst recent technological developments have had important implications for the private passenger transport sector –...

Employment protection - the set of rules governing hiring and terminating employees - is a key feature of any country's labor market. What types of contracts will be permitted between employers and employees? Under what conditions can the relationship be terminated? What are the requirements for...

This paper examines the potential role of higher education institutions in reducing labour market mismatch amongst new graduates. The research suggests that increasing the practical aspects of degree programmes, irrespective of the field of study, will reduce the incidence of initial mismatch....