Royal Parks

Royal Parks is the organization responsible for managing and maintaining London's eight Royal Parks, including Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Richmond Park. While not directly employing gig workers, the operator of several Royal Parks cafes has recently come under scrutiny for using the gig economy app Temper to hire staff. This practice has drawn criticism due to concerns that some workers hired through the app may be earning below the minimum wage. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is urging the government to implement reforms to protect gig economy workers, highlighting the broader implications of such employment practices. Although unrelated, the Royal Parks are also relevant in the context of New Year's Eve celebrations, as many Londoners may visit them during the holiday period, though no specific events or issues related to Royal Parks and New Year's are mentioned in the provided articles.