Uber loses court battle as UK Supreme Court rules drivers are workers

Lawyers said the ruling will have implications for the gig economy.

UK Supreme Court justices decided Uber drivers should be classed as workers. Picture: Laura Dale/PA

UK Supreme Court justices have ruled against Uber and said that drivers should be classed as workers.

Seven justices ruled on the latest round of a long-running fight between Uber operating companies and drivers on Friday, after a hearing in July.