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		<title>TAX RISES AND FUEL COSTS TOP CONCERNS AS 86% OF SMALL BUSINESSES FEAR BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT WOULD DAMAGE GROWTH OUTLOOK</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of specific Budget announcements next week that, in their view, would negatively impact the growth outlook and finance of their enterprises – with rises to taxation, business rates and fuel duty topping the list of concerns, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.   [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Drivers should ditch confusing car finance and run cars like mobile phone contracts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drivers should ditch the trap of confusing car finance and treat their cars like mobile phone contracts, say motoring experts at LeaseCar, recently rebranded from Central Contracts. The firm says millions of households are overcomplicating how they pay for their motors, getting caught out by high interest rates, complex trade-in valuations, and terrifying lump-sum ‘balloon [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>NEARLY HALF OF WORKERS COULD ONLY COVER THEIR BILLS FOR FOUR WEEKS IF AN INJURY LEFT THEM UNABLE TO WORK</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[NEARLY HALF OF WORKERS COULD ONLY COVER THEIR BILLS FOR FOUR WEEKS IF AN INJURY LEFT THEM UNABLE TO WORK]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[One in four Brits have no personal savings, while 11% of workers could not cover their essential living costs at all without an income, new research reveals British workers are in a dangerous financial position, as new research has revealed many don’t have savings or a money safety net to cover them if they were [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>LEGAL COST FEARS ARE THE BIGGEST BARRIER STOPPING BRITS MAKING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[LEGAL COST FEARS ARE THE BIGGEST BARRIER STOPPING BRITS MAKING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[One in eight don&#8217;t know their rights following an injury, while one in 10 fear the process would take too long Concerns about legal costs are the biggest barrier that could stop Brits making a personal injury claim if they were injured because of somebody else&#8217;s fault, new research has revealed. A study of 2,000 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FOUR IN 10 BRITS HAVE RISKED THEIR HEALTH AT WORK BECAUSE THEY COULDN&#8217;T AFFORD TIME OFF</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/four-in-10-brits-have-risked-their-health-at-work-because-they-couldnt-afford-time-off/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=four-in-10-brits-have-risked-their-health-at-work-because-they-couldnt-afford-time-off</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[FOUR IN 10 BRITS HAVE RISKED THEIR HEALTH AT WORK BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T AFFORD TIME OFF]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three in 10 have raised concerns about the risk of physical injury at work &#8211; but more than a third say there have been no changes since Four in 10 Brits say they have risked their health at work because they could not afford to take time off, new research has revealed. A study of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CHILDREN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL COMING TO THE FLORAL PAVILION!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Young bookworms, budding illustrators and imaginative minds are in for a treat as New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion hosts The Big Story Bash – a fun-filled children’s literary festival celebrating the wonderful world of storytelling. Bringing together books, illustrations, live performances and hands-on creativity, this exciting, free-to-attend event promises a whole day of literary adventures for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FOUR IN FIVE BRITS WOULD RETURN TO WORK TOO SOON AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL PRESSURE</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six in 10 would even delay or skip treatment following an injury because of money worries, new research reveals Almost four in five Brits would return to work sooner than medically advised following an accident or injury because of financial pressure, new research has revealed. A study of 2,000 UK adults on behalf of national [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>STUNNING SINATRA SHOW RETURNS AFTER GLOWING REVIEWS!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Acclaimed Liverpool entertainer David Knopov brings the extraordinary life and music of Frank Sinatra to the stage in a powerful theatrical production featuring 23 live songs, a six-piece swing band and narration by celebrated actor Michael Maloney. Following a hugely successful debut at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre, Sinatra: The Man Behind The Voice is set to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Car cloning scams are on the rise</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[But says Tracker, criminals can give a vehicle a new identity, but they can’t outsmart a hidden tracking device London – 15 October 2026  &#8211; Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) expert, Tracker Network (UK) Limited, is warning motorists against the growing threat of car cloning and its consequences. A DVSA Freedom of Information request shows that cloned number [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Weeknd named most popular artist for bedroom music – with ‘Earned It’ seeing most playlist appearances</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/the-weeknd-named-most-popular-artist-for-bedroom-music-with-earned-it-seeing-most-playlist-appearances/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-weeknd-named-most-popular-artist-for-bedroom-music-with-earned-it-seeing-most-playlist-appearances</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weeknd beats off competition when it comes to sexy songs, making the most appearances on playlists dedicated to sex and intimacy Analysis of Spotify playlists designed to accompany love-making finds his track ‘Earned It’ ranks as the most commonly selected song Two Feet is the second most popular artist, while USHER is third   [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What to Look for When Choosing a Clinical Pharmacist Provider for a PCN</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-clinical-pharmacist-provider-for-a-pcn/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-clinical-pharmacist-provider-for-a-pcn</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The market for clinical pharmacist services to Primary Care Networks has grown significantly since ARRS was introduced, and the choice of provider now matters more than it did in the early years of the scheme. Different providers deliver against the same ARRS budget in different ways, and the practical experience of working with them varies [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Museum Weirdness Index by Accor</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/the-museum-weirdness-index-by-accor/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-museum-weirdness-index-by-accor</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[To find the 10 weirdest museums worth going out of your way for, Accor scored 50 museum experiences across Europe on six criteria: theme rarity, concept oddity, social virality, visitor ratings, ticket price, and travel time.    Here are Europe&#8217;s Top 10 Weirdest Museums:    Zagreb: Museum of Broken Relationships A heartbreak archive unlike anything else [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bridgestone puts UK motorists on alert as Tyre Safety Month continues to roll</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/bridgestone-puts-uk-motorists-on-alert-as-tyre-safety-month-continues-to-roll/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bridgestone-puts-uk-motorists-on-alert-as-tyre-safety-month-continues-to-roll</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nearly half of UK motorists only check their tyres when an MOT is due, while one in five admit to buying potentially deadly part-worn products, despite claiming that safety is their top priority, according to Bridgestone research. Ahead of Tyre Safety Month 2026, drivers are proving that actions continue to speak louder than words, with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>WHO DARES REMIX SANDSTORM? DARUDE’S OFFICIAL REMIX PACKAGE REVEALED</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[WHO DARES REMIX SANDSTORM? DARUDE’S OFFICIAL REMIX PACKAGE REVEALED]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Featuring Dimension, ZANS, lau.ra, Cory Goldsmith, SYREETA, Mike Saint-Jules, VNSSA and Orion.  Release Date: out now Few records have embedded themselves in popular culture quite like Darude’s ‘Sandstorm’.  More than 25 years after its release, the melody still shapes dancefloors, fills stadiums, and resonates across generations of listeners. Now, Darude opens the vault on its [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mahmut Orhan &#038; Francis Mercier Trace a Deeper Groove on  ‘Get Down’</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/mahmut-orhan-francis-mercier-trace-a-deeper-groove-on-get-down-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mahmut-orhan-francis-mercier-trace-a-deeper-groove-on-get-down-2</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Released: out now Creative allies Mahmut Orhan and Francis Mercier unearth their latest collaboration ‘Get Down’ a club-focused cut shaped by their shared instinct for groove, movement and global house music. &#160; Following their previous collaboration ‘Sadete’, the pair return with a record built around a low-slung groove, pulsating bass beat and a sultry vocal [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mahmut Orhan &#038; Francis Mercier Trace a Deeper Groove on  ‘Get Down’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Released: out now Creative allies Mahmut Orhan and Francis Mercier unearth their latest collaboration ‘Get Down’ a club-focused cut shaped by their shared instinct for groove, movement and global house music. &#160; Following their previous collaboration ‘Sadete’, the pair return with a record built around a low-slung groove, pulsating bass beat and a sultry vocal [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Unexpected EU pairings to inspire autumn menus and retail displays</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/unexpected-eu-pairings-to-inspire-autumn-menus-and-retail-displays/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=unexpected-eu-pairings-to-inspire-autumn-menus-and-retail-displays</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From cheese and chocolate to aquavit and pork, unexpected combinations can help retailers and hospitality operators bring protected European food and drink products to life this autumn. Autumn brings a natural shift towards orchard fruits, mature cheeses, cured meats, warming spices and richer dishes and drinks. For retailers and hospitality operators, the change of season [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Quality, discovery and authenticity set to define Christmas drinking in 2026</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/quality-discovery-and-authenticity-set-to-define-christmas-drinking-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=quality-discovery-and-authenticity-set-to-define-christmas-drinking-in-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[discovery and authenticity set to define Christmas drinking in 2026]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Industry experts have revealed the drinks trends set to shape Christmas 2026 with shoppers expected to take a more considered approach to festive drinking, focusing on quality over quantity and placing discovery and authenticity at the heart of their purchasing decisions.  Advisors from the EU&#8217;s More Than Only Food &#38; Drink campaign predict that shoppers [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>MUSIC SECTOR AMONG WORST INDUSTRIES FOR SUPPORTING MOTHERS RETURNING TO WORK, NEW RESEARCH REVEALS</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/music-sector-among-worst-industries-for-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work-new-research-reveals/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=music-sector-among-worst-industries-for-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work-new-research-reveals</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UK music sector is among the worst of the country’s industries for mothers returning to work after having children, new research reveals. According to data from the Mums in Music campaign spearheaded by international soprano Lola Ganzarolli, only 7% of UK women feel that the music industry good at supporting mothers’ returning to the workplace.   [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>LIVERPOOL VETERANS CHARITY OPENS NEW HUB IN WIRRAL TO MEET DEMAND!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Liverpool charity that has helped hundreds of former servicemen and women rebuild their lives is expanding into Wirral following an increase in demand for veteran support. The Block Armed Forces Foundation, established in 2020, is opening a new support centre at 583 Borough Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0HD, bringing its services closer to veterans living on [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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