Uber faces double battle against London ban and scrutiny of hiring practices

Ride-hailing group's London manager says it has not been asked to make changes but would 'like to know what we can do'

Uber will be fighting for its future on two fronts this week, as the ride-hailing service attempts to reverse the revocation of its London licence while appealing against a landmark ruling on the way it engages its drivers.

The dual efforts will come against the backdrop of the company being branded a "disgrace" by the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, while the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said Transport for London (TfL) had raised "serious concerns" about safety but suggested Uber would have an opportunity to "mend its ways".