US ride-hailing company to appeal after Transport for London says it is not a ‘fit and proper’ operator How will you be affected? Uber’s application for a new licence in London has been rejected on the basis that the company is not a “fit and proper” private car hire operator. Uber said it planned to…

This advice has been updated with new information regarding a security message issued by the US Government about the kidnapping risk in Niger’s Diffa region. The level of advice has not changed. Do not travel to Niger overall. Different levels apply in some parts of the country, including the capital, Niamey. Source: Smart traveller