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Catering may be available for all or part of the journey - and occasionally the service is provided in part of the train only. "We've now begun the phased reintroduction of our at-seat hospitality service following the suspension of the service during the pandemic." Click on the drop-downs below to see if food and drink is available on your train.
The Highland Council's Chief Social Work Officer presented this year's annual report to Members. The report provides an informed view of some of the challenges and notable achievements from this year, and the impact that these will have on future service delivery.
Off-peak fares live in ticketing systems ahead of 2 October trial. Customers can now view and book tickets from Monday, 2 October 2023onwards with off-peak fares now updated in ticketing systems ahead of the six-month trial.
Under the National Security Act, former RAF, Royal Navy and Army pilots training foreign militaries may be prosecuted for sharing military tactics. Former UK Armed Forces personnel who train foreign militaries around the world can be prosecuted under new offences within the National Security Act.
Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust Fund account. Almost 430,000 18-21 year olds with an unclaimed Child Trust Fund, worth an average of £2,000, are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim their cash as part of UK Savings Week (18 to 24 September 2023).
Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA for using Artificial Intelligence to speed up development in the world's poorest nations. Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help increase the impact of international development.
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows average fixed bond and ISA rates, for one-year and longer-term fixed, all now stand above 5% for the first time in almost 15 years. Average savings rates across easy access, notice and ISA equivalents now stand at levels not seen since 2008.
The Charity Commission for england and Wales has issued new guidance on charities' use of social media. Published today (18th September 2023), the guidance makes clear that social media can be a highly effective way for a charity to engage its audiences and communicate about its work but that there are risks involved, which trustees should plan for.
Carer Support Payment will open for applications in pilot areas from November 2023, subject to parliamentary approval of regulations setting out rules and eligibility. Adults living in Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Na h-Eileanan an Iar, will be the first to be able to apply ahead of phased national rollout from Spring 2024.
Small and medium-sized businesses have access to new tools to enhance employee well-being at work. The resources, a video and guide, have been developed by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) to coincide with Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) 2023 (18th-24th September 2023).
Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years after its debut.
You may be used to paying more for a plane ticket or a train journey during peak times. But now a major British hospitality company has announced a similar approach to how much it costs to drink beer.
Once upon a time - in 2019 - tourists from China were among the best-traveled in the world. They collectively spent more than US$250 billion abroad - nearly twice as much as their nearest competitors, the Americans - and logged more than 150 million departures on international flights that year.
"There are few corners of the British tax system that are not in urgent need of repair." Isaac Delestre writes for Taxation. A better aligned set of tax rates across all legal forms would be a welcome development.
A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and support Global South nations hit hardest by climate change will be First Minister Humza Yousaf's focus as he arrives in New York today (Sunday 17 September) for Climate Week NYC. The First Minister will meet with Under2 Coalition Co-Chairs for the first time on Sunday, ahead of giving a keynote speech at the Climate Week NYC Hub on Monday.
Battery manufacturer AMTE Power, which has a plant in Thurso and has had its share trading temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange. In recent months the company has been faced with a precarious financial situation.
If you do not work in Social Care and perhaps even if you do you may not be aware that the National Care (Scotland) Bill is relentlessly making its way through the the complicated processes of the Scottish Parliament to become law. The control over social care will be removed from local councils and transferred to a new Scottish Government organisation.
Data from aerial, and other environmental surveys will help Nuclear Waste Services understand an area's suitability to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) will begin marine aerial surveys in Mid and South Copeland, and Theddlethorpe once a month during daylight hours, from October to March 2024.
A new report from the Institute for Government. A new central government approach is needed to reduce regional inequality - Central government is not set up to deliver this government's promise - or Labour's plans - to reduce regional inequality.
