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Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- Times
Ministers refuse to share asylum hotel locations with delivery firms
The Home Office is refusing to share information requested by food delivery companies who want to prevent small boat migrants working illegally in the gig economy. Deliveroo asked Dame Angela Eagle, the minister for border security and asylum, and Home Office officials to provide the locations where asylum seekers are being housed in hotels. It said that it needed this data to enable them to identify and block their courier's accounts being used from these locations. The efforts to crack down on illegal working came after reports that asylum seekers housed in taxpayer-funded hotels in London, Bournemouth and Manchester were working as delivery riders for Deliveroo, Uber Eats and JustEat within days of arriving in the UK on small boats. Asylum seekers are banned from working during the first 12 months after lodging their claim, unless a decision is made sooner.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Business
- Perth Now
One restaurant, 15 names: the ghost kitchens confusing Aussie diners
A single shopfront that advertises itself as a burger joint is actually home to up to 15 restaurants. The restaurant Burgur, based in Melbourne's Berwick, appears to be one of the more extreme cases of the 'ghost kitchen' phenomenon, where businesses operate primarily through delivery apps rather than public shopfronts. Listings on Uber Eats show the address — 44 High St — is linked to at least 15 restaurants, offering everything from Mexican and burgers to chicken and ice cream. On Google Maps, the location appears to be home to a single restaurant called Burgur. But on delivery apps, it hosts a long list of names: Mad Mexican, MAD TACO, BurgerFI, IN OUT BUNS, GOLD BUNS, Milky Bun, CHICKEN, WING WING, MELT SHOP, Milky Scoop, Ronys, Wrap'd, Mr. Chips Man and American Fri. Many of the menus are nearly identical, often using the same photos but with different prices for the same items. At least 15 food brands share the same address on Uber Eats in Berwick, Victoria. Credit: Uber Eats The food items are similar, but prices and delivery fees vary. Credit: Uber Eats Some locals hoping to try something new have been frustrated, and the phenomenon has sparked heated discussion online more generally about ghost kitchens. 'Ghost kitchens have gone too far,' one Reddit user posted. 'Ghost kitchens have existed for a long time on all food delivery platforms,' a comment replied. Ghost kitchens have grown in number over the past few years, especially during the COVID-19 lockdowns. One person shared that they were caught out three times at another restaurant, before realising they'd been ordering from the same place each time. 'Ordered one of the worst burgers of my life. 'Won't buy from them again' I thought. Ordered from what I thought was a different burger joint a week or so later. Then watched as the driver collects from the same damn place (fool me once),' they said. 'Later had some terrible, tasteless, watery Indian food. Next time I ordered from what I thought was a different joint. Watched in dismay as the driver picks up at the same place, which was as terrible as the first (fool me twice). 'Once again ordered from what I thought was yet a different Indian place. The cry of pain when I see the driver stopping out the front of the first one (fool me thrice).' They said they've since stopped using Uber Eats altogether. Another person joked: 'We should all buy frozen meals from ALDI and open ghost kitchens.' Some Reddit users reported submitting complaints about the practice, but said they saw no changes. Uber Eats said the 14 virtual brands are legitimate and compliant businesses. Credit: Getty Images Uber Eats told the 14 virtual brands operating from 44 High St are legitimate and compliant businesses. 'A virtual restaurant allows chefs and business owners to utilise the space they already have in their kitchens, to try cooking new cuisines and reach new customers with online-only brands,' a spokesperson said. 'Uber Eats gives restaurants across Australia the flexibility to choose how they partner with us, while continuing to meet our standard requirements and community guidelines.' University of Sydney corporate law and insolvency professor Jason Harris said the practice does not breach Australian Consumer Law. 'A company can operate multiple businesses with multiple brands,' he told 'All the different toothpaste brands are owned by the same company.' has reached out to Burgur for comment.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Here's how to get a £100 takeaway voucher when you buy a Panasonic TV
Panasonic has remained one of the biggest players in television manufacturing for decades. The brand is known across the world for a high-quality, broad range of home appliances, cameras, and, of course, TVs. If it's the latter that you're interested in, we've spotted a deal on two of the brand's TVs that you won't want to miss. Here at IndyBest, we rate Panasonic's TVs so highly that the TV-55Z95A OLED model (£1,599.99, was named our best buy in tech critic David Phelan's round-up of the best tried and tested 4K TVs. David found that 'Panasonic's OLED TVs have picture quality so rich and detailed it can take your breath away,' and praised the model's smooth and realistic imagery: 'from faithful skin tones to detailed shadowy areas – and it's still good for vibrant colours and deep black levels.' If you've been thinking about upgrading your current TV, now's the time. We've found a deal that not only gets you a discount on a 4K TV, but also grabs you a whopping £100 voucher on a takeaway or your groceries delivery. There are two Panasonic TVs with big discounts coupled with a £100 food voucher, which we've listed below. You can use the voucher on takeaways from Uber Eats, Just Eat, or Deliveroo, or on groceries from Sainsbury's, M&S, Waitrose, or Tesco. It's the perfect deal for a big night in with your favourite takeaway, all while watching your favourite film on a picture-perfect TV. On top of that, use the code 'Z6015' at checkout and save an additional 15 per cent off your purchase. This is in addition to the food delivery voucher and an already existing saving of £500 off. You'll need to be quick if you want to snap up this deal, as it ends on Thursday 31 July. This huge 65in TV sees a massive discount in this deal, with £500 deducted from the list price. This exceptional TV offers bright 4K clarity, and it's compatible with Dolby Vision and Atmos for the ultimate viewing experience. If the 65in TV is too large for your space, you can get a similar deal on the 55in model. Best of all, this TV is even cheaper, coming in at under £1000. If you've got your heart set on a different model, fear not, as there are other ways to save. Those who have access to Student Beans, a Blue Light Card, health service discount, defence discount service, discount for carers, discount for teachers or charity worker discounts can also enjoy 15 per cent off select purchases across Panasonic. There are big discounts on Panasonic's OLED TVs, including a whopping £1,000 off the 55in Z85 4K OLED TV (was £2,099.99, now £1,099.99, If you check out Panasonic's dedicated promotions page, you'll also find savings on everything from and wireless earphones to hair dryers and microwaves.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
JPMorgan Lowers PT on Criteo S.A. (CRTO) to $27 from $39, Keeps a Neutral Rating
Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) is one of the best cheap stocks with huge upside potential. On May 5, JPMorgan lowered the firm's price target on Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) to $27 from $39, keeping a Neutral rating on the shares. A graphic designer in front of a computer rendering a cutting edge digital advertisement for the company. The firm told investors in a research note that Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) reported a 'modest' CexT upside and a 'healthy' adjusted EBITDA profit in fiscal Q1 2025. However, it added that the company slashed its 2025 CexT guidance primarily because of a shift in retail media strategy from two clients and limited macro visibility. The firm also supported the rating by stating that Uber Eats will no longer partner with Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) in the US following Q3, and that the company's largest retail media partner is discontinuing managed services and curtailing the rest of the brand demand sales services in November. Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ:CRTO) is a France-based company that specializes in digital performance marketing. Its solution comprises its data assets, the Criteo Engine, its advertiser and publisher platforms, and access to inventory. Criteo Engine delivers advertisements through various marketing formats and channels, including native advertising banners, display advertising banners, and more. It operates in around 90 countries and has more than 30 international offices across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. While we acknowledge the potential of CRTO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
New York City set to expand minimum pay law for delivery workers
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The delivery industry, which boomed during the Covid-19 pandemic, has continued to grow in New York City with more than 100 million deliveries from third-party apps. NEW YORK – The New York City Council is expected to pass a package of bills July 14 expanding legislation that improved working conditions for food delivery workers to include nearly 20,000 grocery delivery workers. A groundbreaking package of bills passed in 2021 set a minimum pay and addressed difficult working conditions for app-based food delivery workers, but only those who delivered food from restaurants through apps such as Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats. The new legislation will require third-party app companies, such as Instacart and Shipt, to pay grocery delivery workers a minimum of US$21.44 (S$27.46) an hour to match the increase food delivery workers received in April. The bills, five in total, will also mandate that the companies provide an option in their apps to give at least a 10 per cent tip, before or at the same time an order is placed, and that the companies must pay workers within seven days of the end of a pay period. The delivery industry, which boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, has continued to grow in New York City with more than 100 million deliveries from third-party apps. According to the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, there are around 60,000 restaurant delivery workers in addition to grocery delivery workers. 'It's a huge milestone to make app delivery work more dignified, better paid and safer in our streets,' said Ms Ligia Guallpa, a co-founder of Workers Justice Project. Her group organises Los Deliveristas Unidos, an advocacy group for delivery workers. Mr James Parrott, a senior fellow at the Centre for New York City Affairs at the New School who consulted with the city on the delivery workers' pay, said there needed to be more improvements in the minimum pay standards. But, he added, 'we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that these pay standards for delivery workers in New York City are the best pay standards that exist in the United States.' Mr Juan Felipe, 30, a grocery delivery worker, said he had cut back working for Instacart because he was making only about US$2 to US$7 an hour, but he did not plan on rushing back anytime soon even if the legislation was passed. 'We have to see the conditions,' he said. 'I'm pretty sure if we get the rate, that would be amazing. But we have to consider how it's going to be.' Mr Felipe said he would park outside Costco in Queens, just one of dozens of other gig workers waiting for possible gigs to appear in their apps. Council member Sandy Nurse, a Democrat who sponsored the grocery delivery workers bill, said she had watched the delivery companies evolve over the years at the workers' expense. 'The apps are creating an environment that is unregulated, that doesn't have a lot of worker protections,' Ms Nurse said. 'Because a lot of these workers are predominantly immigrant workers, there's just a lot of opportunity for exploitation.' On July 12, Grubhub said in a statement that it was working with advocacy groups and the City Council 'to make sure New York's delivery workforce is protected without sacrificing the flexibility customers expect.' Instacart said in a statement: 'At a time when millions across the city are already struggling with rising costs for food and daily essentials, we urge the City Council to consider the real-world consequences this bill could have on the families and communities that depend on grocery delivery the most.' Uber and DoorDash did not reply to a request for comment. In 2023, Grubhub, along with DoorDash and Uber Eats, filed requests for a temporary restraining order just days before the initial increase of the minimum wage for food delivery workers, to US$17.96 per hour, was to take effect. The requests contended that regulators used inaccurate data to calculate compensation. A judge ruled against the three food delivery companies, allowing the city to raise the workers' minimum wage to nearly US$18, and increase it further to US$20 or more in 2025. The three companies had also filed a lawsuit in 2021, arguing that the city's 15 per cent cap on fees charged to restaurants for online orders and 5 per cent cap for other fees was unconstitutional and prevented them from negotiating their own prices with restaurants. The suit was settled in 2025 after the City Council made adjustments to the law that created some exceptions to the cap. Although legislation would signify a victory for delivery workers, Council member Shaun Abreu, a Democrat and a sponsor of three bills in the new package, said he had noticed forms of 'retaliation' from third-party apps, like randomly deactivating workers' accounts and removing the tipping option at checkout. Mr Abreu said he planned to introduce legislation to prohibit the abrupt deactivation of delivery workers by major third-party apps. Mr William Medina, 37, who delivers for Uber Eats and is a member of Los Deliveristas Unidos, said he was very concerned about the 'thousands' of delivery workers who had recently been deactivated. 'This is a very critical issue that we're experiencing,' Mr Medina said. 'We just need somebody, a real person in the middle between the company and the worker who can decide very fair about the deactivation process.' NYTIMES
