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Stagecoach has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the armed forces by extending its new policy of free travel for veterans and military personnel to include cadets who wish to attend remembrance services. Free travel will be valid on its bus and tram services right across the UK on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

The commitment to free travel, which is now in its second year, comes on the back of the launch of Stagecoach’s employee led Veteran’s Network. The network was launched last year to allow Stagecoach colleagues to come together as one voice to make change, raise...

What makes a great gift? It's a question that has been asked many times over. The answer, however, is not always so clear. Is it the thought that counts? The price tag? The rarity of the item? Whether or not the gift is something the recipient wants or needs, In this gift-giving guide, we will take a look at six characteristics of a great gift . Hopefully, by reading this post, you will have a little better idea of what to look for when shopping for presents. So, without further ado, let's get started!

One of the first characteristics of a great gift is the fact...

The daily commute is never a pleasurable experience. It’s one that we have to do rather than one we want to do. Each day it’s the same old. Bustle for a space on the platform, clamber into the carriage, and either be lucky enough to get a seat, or hold on for dear life.

If you have longer daily commutes, they can often be tedious too. An hour or longer with nothing to do, just look out of the window or take a little nap. However, it doesn’t need to be that way. In fact, far from it.

The daily commute provides you with the perfect opportunity to spend some time being...

The UK is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, built from the after-effects of numerous once-in-a-generation events. The UK’s withdrawal from the EU, coupled with the economic drought caused by the coronavirus pandemic, has left the nation in a weak financial state – one which has been worsened by market movements in recent months. These market movements have stoked fear regarding the state of our state pension – and the safety of the triple lock.

What is the Triple Lock?

The ‘triple lock’ describes a vital mechanism designed to protect the state pension...