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		<title>SMALL BUSINESSES DIVIDED ON USING AI TO POWER GROWTH – AS MANY STAND BY THE  POWER OF ENTERPRISES BUILT ON STRONG HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three in 10 UK small business owners (31%) say they are already using AI to support their enterprises – although 27% say they either have no plans to use it – and a further 21% don’t regard AI as relevant to their business, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance. Whilst some small businesses [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Take part in the Global SIAM Survey 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take part in the Global SIAM Survey 2026 Scopism Launch Global SIAM Survey, Sponsored by Atos The Global SIAM Survey 2026, sponsored by Atos, provides a comprehensive picture of SIAM adoption around the world. By bringing together perspectives from customers, service providers, consultants and practitioners around the world, the survey provides a comprehensive view of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Urbana appoints Michael Holloway as Director of London office</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sheffield-headquartered planning and development consultancy Urbana has appointed Michael Holloway as director of its London office, marking a significant step in the company’s ambition to expand its presence in the capital. The move builds on more than 13 years of delivery, supporting complex planning projects nationwide for clients including Capital&#38;Centric, Peel Land, Miller Homes, Sheffield Hallam University, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Scopism and EXIN Launch SIAM Capability Models to Help Organizations Address Growing Skills Gaps</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scopism and EXIN have announced the launch of SIAM-specific capability models. This initiative introduces assessment and development pathways for Service Integration and Management (SIAM) professionals looking to assess, understand and develop their capabilities.  This new initiative connects SIAM skills, assessment and career development within increasingly complex digital environments. The launch features two connected initiatives, the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A pragmatic approach to sustainability is shaping UK manufacturing SMEs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A pragmatic approach to sustainability is shaping UK manufacturing SMEs An overview of small business sentiment by Joanna Morris, Head of Insight at Novuna Business Finance Manufacturing SMEs are operating in an environment defined by rising costs, supply chain uncertainty and geopolitical instability. Yet despite these pressures, sustainability is becoming more embedded in how these [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>More than three in four small business owners say business worries keep them awake at night</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than three in four small business owners (78%) say business worries keep them awake at night – as concerns over economic volatility and geo-political uncertainty reach a record high (52%) – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance. By industry sector, small business owners in manufacturing (89%), construction (87%), transport and distribution (87%), [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Transformation Underway at North Shields  Dental Landmark</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[North Shields, Tyne &#38; Wear Major refurbishment and expansion works are now underway at Union Quay Dental, marking the next phase of investment by its new owners just one year after taking over the historic Fish Quay practice. Based in the striking Grade II listed Richard Irvin building, the seven-surgery clinic has become a well-established [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Respected Cazana brand returns as Percayso Vehicle Intelligence relaunches</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Percayso Vehicle Intelligence (PVI), a leading provider of automotive data intelligence, today announces it is relaunching as Cazana, reviving the former trusted name and now powered by enhanced, next-generation data capabilities, specifically for fleets and finance companies. &#160; The relaunch follows 18 months of intensive development focused on delivering a significantly enhanced data portal and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Experience New York State Off-Road with the Falken WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Falken Adventure Camp 2026, a multi-terrain real-world test experience on its acclaimed WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA tyre Adventure Camp 2026 is set to cover urban areas, forests, gravel tracks, remote trails and open countryside in New York State from 28 May to 7 June, with applications open on the campaign website Download high resolution images here Falken Tyre Europe [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>GWM UK delivers POER300 pick-up to NFU Scotland as affinity programme announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland has added a GWM POER300 Ultra to its fleet, supplied by A F Noble. The handover marks the launch of GWM’s affinity programme, with NFUS as the first partner. The vehicle will support events, farm visits and towing across Scotland. NFUS members gain access to exclusive POER300 discounts through the partnership. 17 February [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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