Uber suffered a blow last week when it lost its licence to operate in London, with Transport for London saying it was not "fit and proper" to hold a private hire operator licence. Uber is appealing the decision and more than 800,000 Uber-loving Londoners have signed a petition in support. Is Uber’s apology enough? Or has the company that’s notorious for playing fast and loose with the rules run one too many red lights?   

Meanwhile, in Brighton, the Labour party conference was in full swing. Check out Keith Vas doing Bob Marley’s Jammin’ at karaoke. For those looking to buy an early Christmas present, there was an exciting array of Corbyn paraphrenia on sale. Hands up who wants a tin of shaving cream Jeremy has never used? Are they, as Corbyn claims, the next government in waiting or will it turn out to be all talk and no trousers? 

On the other side of the Atlantic Harry and Megan had their first official public outing at the Invictus games in Toronto. There were smiles and in a gratuitous display of public affection handholding. Start shopping for hats people, it’s clearly only a matter of time before they announce the engagement. Bride? Or Groom?

In the US and Japan, there is a new trend for chicken sashimi, which sounds revolting and has turned more than a few stomachs. Closer to home Michelin star chef Mark Sargent has landed in hot water after serving pink chicken livers. Is this the right way to cook them? Or as Shepway District Council food hygiene inspectors claim an unsafe practice?

New research claims millennials are not getting drunk because it’s what their parents did and they consider it “pathetic” or “embarrassing”. Are clean-living young people really shunning the booze in favour of sobriety? Or are they just not opting to share their drunken over indulgences on social media platforms that could be searched by potential employers?

A woman has made the news after attending every funeral at the Holy Redeemer Church in Slough for the past 14 years. Her devotion has upset some relatives who feel her attendance is motivated more by hunger than piety. Just how good are these funeral buffets?

After a mistake with holiday rota for pilots, Ryanair was forced to cancel up to 50 flights. Understandably irate customers took to social media to vent their frustrations. Can Europe’s biggest airline weather this latest turbulence? Or will this crisis see Michael O’Leary heading for the emergency exit? 

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson set out his vision for Brexit in a lengthy article in the Telegraph. Was it back seat driving, or just Boris being Boris? Will this political infighting stall the Brexit negotiations, or can May keep the discussions on the road?

Sometimes you just need to hit snooze. Facebook has recognised this and is trialling a pause button that would give users the option to silence a person, page or group for anything from 24 hours to 30 days. Is this new feature a welcome way to give us all more control over our news feeds? Or simply a sneaky way for the social media giant to garner yet more data from its users? 

Do not adjust your set, five new adverts on Channel four have been deliberately shot to show what life is like with various eye conditions. Will this innovative advertising help more people see what life is like for the visually impaired, or will mixing an awareness campaign with commercial messaging all end up as a bit of a blur? 

Sainsbury's has shot its latest advert through the lens of Snapchat Spectacles. They are the first to use the glasses to film an advert. Is this new format a must-have for every marketer's shopping list? Or will Snapchats young users be reluctant to ‘check out’ the grocer's ad?

Research from Women in Journalism (WIJ) found that 75% of front page by-lines are written by men. Is this because women can’t write for toffee and quite frankly should get back to the kitchen? Or a shocking imbalance that needs to be addressed immediately?

This week we saw the first glimpse of the iPhone X, Apple’s tenth iPhone. It may have facial recognition, wireless charging and advanced camera features, but at £999, will the hefty price tag put people off buying it?

Parliament has only been back in session for two weeks, yet controversy is already emanating from the Commons. Has the governments so-called “power grab” gone too far?

Recently the news has been dominated by stories of extreme weather affecting people around the world. Closer to home, this week Storm Aileen hit the UK, giving Brits (and the media) the chance to discuss their favourite topic: the weather. 

Rihanna becomes the latest in a long line of celebrities to launch their own beauty line. Brand/celebrity partnerships may often fall flat, but with Rihanna’s 40 shades of foundation range already attracting plaudits, could she buck the trend?

BBC Radio 4 may no longer have to fulfil all of its public service duties. With the British public – quite literally – heavily invested in the BBC, what will this mean for iconic features like Thought for the Day?

And finally, where is the worst place for women to live in the United Kingdom? That’s what a survey by BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour has been looking into, with surprising results.

North Korea tested a hydrogen bomb, increasing fears of a nuclear strike. American diplomat Nikki Haley says they are “begging for war”. The media coverage spoke of catastrophe and World War Three. Just how far can North Korea’s missiles reach? Can this global crisis be adverted?

In other lighter – less apocalyptic – news, it was announced that Kate and Wills are expecting another baby. While most sent congratulations, others were less taken with the news and couldn’t understand what the fuss was about. The big questions is: what will the new prince or princess be called?

The PR industry hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons on Monday when industry trade body, the PRCA, very publicly expelled Bell Pottinger for ethical misconduct.

Will the South Africa scandal force agencies to think twice about their client list?

Winchester and Eton have both been embroiled in a cheating scandal after it emerged teachers had passed information to pupils about upcoming exams. Meanwhile, St Olave’s school has been forced to back down on its decision to withdraw A-level students’ places after failing to achieve certain grades. Is our obsession with league tables and exams driving schools to bad behaviour? 

Elsewhere, new research from the Children’s Society has found that 40 per cent of 10 to 17-year-olds worry about crime. What’s more, the overall level of happiness continues to fall each year. Is 24-hour news and more first-hand accounts making crime seem close to home and increasing anxiety in children?

John Lewis has ditched ‘boys and ‘girls’ labels on its children’s clothes. While many have praised the retailer for its progressive approach, others have slammed the move as political correctness gone mad. Is this a step towards greater gender equality? Or simply a very clever marketing campaign?

Tragic news from Houston this week, as the devastation of Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt. Coverage of the disaster has been inspirational in places, but perhaps too focused on President Trump’s personality in others. When our attention is drawn away from other similar catastrophes around the world by Trump, should we consider whether our obsession with the President has gone too far?

The technology press love a good Uber story, and this week has been no different with the appointment of new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. The relative unknown has made an impression through his affable personality, but is he the man to resolve the company’s well-known cultural challenges?

Rejoice! The bakers are back! Season 8 of the Great British Bake Off debuted to critical and fan acclaim this week, despite worries about its move to Channel 4. With brands keen to get their hands on a share of 17 minutes of prime advertising space, could this quintessentially British show become a rival to the razzmatazz of the Superbowl?

Talking of big bucks, this was the week of the “Money Fight,” as Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor squared off in Las Vegas. The money generated is enough to make your head spin, but has boxing’s brand emerged unscathed from the fight?

Another year, another Taylor Swift album; but this time there’s an intriguing partnership with Ticketmaster thrown into the mix. Are controversial plans to allow fans to pay for a greater chance of attending her concerts out of tune with her die-hard fan base?

And finally, are we about to see the end to the humble pizza delivery boy? With Domino’s trialling self-driving delivery vehicles, will pizza lovers be willing to take that crucial extra step… out of the front door?

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