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		<title>‘Fantastic Four’ Family Break  Four Nights in One Of England’s Most Dramatic Counties</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Northumberland’s Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa &#38; Golf Resort has launched a new Book Direct Exclusive four-night family package rooted in one of England’s most exhilarating regions.   According to VisitBritain, 77% of UK adults are planning a domestic trip in the next 12 months, and with families among the most likely group to prioritise a [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>WD-40 Introduces WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use an EU Ecolabel-Certified Bio Lubricant Combining Sustainability and Multi-Use Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[WD-40 Introduces WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Developed for maintenance, facility management and light industrial environments, the new lubricant delivers multi-purpose performance while meeting the stringent environmental requirements of the EU Ecolabel.  WD-40 Company Limited, a global leader in maintenance and lubrication products, is proud to announce the launch of its new WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use. Innovation has defined the WD-40® [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Armed Forces Week – building materials sector showcases career options for Yorkshire Veterans</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A landmark 1,000 job opportunities are now available on a recruitment platform dedicated to the building materials sector – which is encouraging veterans in Yorkshire to consider joining its ranks ahead of Armed Forces Day. The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and has a wide range of vacancies [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>New research into work-related stress: employees feel unsupported – employers claim they intervene early</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Only 57% of UK employees feel supported by their employer when experiencing work-related stress or illness, according to new research commissioned by health assessment provider Verve Healthcare – this is despite employers insisting they are intervening early. The dual surveys, conducted with 2,000 employees and 500 HR leaders and business managers, expose what Verve Healthcare [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>BCN appoints new Chief Financial Officer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>4th November 2025 – Leading Digital Transformation and IT services provider BCN has today announced the appointment of Jo Seymour as its new Chief Financial Officer. Jo joins BCN with a strong background in financial leadership across high-growth, service-led businesses.    Rob Davies, CEO of BCN, comments, “At BCN, we’re continuing to strengthen our executive [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How the UK Budget Impacts Young Workers: What to Watch For</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The UK budget has a profound effect on nearly every aspect of life, from healthcare to education, but for young workers in particular, budget decisions can significantly shape financial stability, job opportunities, and even future prosperity. As economic challenges and cost-of-living pressures rise, understanding how the budget impacts young workers is essential to making informed [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>The need for inclusive language in the office</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By Sirsha Haldar June 8, 2023 How inclusive are common phrases and words like ‘pow wow’, ‘blacklist’, ‘guys’ and ‘master’? Buoyed by flexible work patterns, hot desking, emerging technology, and more, the workplace has changed almost beyond recognition over recent years. Whilst certain behaviour, like being late for a meeting or pinching a colleague’s lunch [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>HR provider reacts: Unemployed choosing not to work, ONS data suggests</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 10:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Aspiring, a leading provider of HR solutions and leadership and development coaching, addresses the recent findings released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that highlight a significant portion of the UK&#8217;s working-age population are not seeking employment. The data, spanning the three months leading up to January, reveals that more than one fifth, just [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>What is WhatsApp?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>WhatsApp is a messaging app that allows users to send text messages, voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other media. It was founded in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum and acquired by Facebook in 2014. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Who is Peter Andre?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Who is Peter Andre? Peter Andre is a British-Australian singer, songwriter, television personality, and actor. He first rose to fame in the 1990s with his hit single &#8220;Mysterious Girl&#8221; and has since become a household name in the UK and Australia. With a career spanning over three decades, Peter Andre has established himself as a [&#8230;]</p>
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