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All rights reserved. 2026</dc:rights>    <atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/rss" type="application/rss+xml" />    <link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />        <item>          <title><![CDATA[French authorities probe Eurotunnel crash which injured 19 people]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/french-authorities-probe-eurotunnel-crash-which-injured-19-people-9291060</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The cause of the accident has yet to be determined.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:47:01 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9291060</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/16/05/cs-3e26b4ce-7dcf-4e49-8449-d10523153de2.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[France Bus Collision - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mathilde Grandjean and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-16T04:47:01+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Streeting ‘reassured’ by Hegseth that Ukraine’s access to Starlink restored]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/streeting-reassured-by-hegseth-that-ukraines-access-to-starlink-restored-9290985</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The Defence Secretary told his US counterpart the UK’s role was to ‘bring harmony’ amid strained US-Ukraine relations.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:53:54 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9290985</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/16/00/cs-749bc0e3-5099-42bf-8645-8309d37e04c7.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Defence Secretary Wes Streeting - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Wingate and  Press Association Deputy Political Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T22:53:54+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Trans rights activists rush carpet before Harry Potter And The Cursed Child show]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/trans-rights-activists-rush-carpet-before-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-show-9290925</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The individuals were photographed laying on the red carpet during the event.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:41:05 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9290925</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/23/cs-36c0e7f7-2178-47c6-ad16-dc46df65d4b7.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gala performance - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mathilde Grandjean and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T21:55:47+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Amy Adams feels ‘harsher’ judgment playing a mother than a sociopath]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/amy-adams-feels-harsher-judgment-playing-a-mother-than-a-sociopath-9291020</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The 52-year-old has tackled a range of roles in her career.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:42:16 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9291020</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/22/cs-ae1ce84d-df2d-44c4-b549-6c797801acff.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Klara and the Sun - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carla Feric and  Press Association Entertainment Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T21:42:16+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Burnham to call on Swinney to work together to spread devolution across Scotland]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/burnham-to-call-on-swinney-to-work-together-to-spread-devolution-across-scotland-9291010</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister will offer the olive branch to the SNP’s John Swinney as he visits Lanarkshire on Friday.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9291010</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/22/cs-4fa84f08-9e64-4c40-ac0e-cd0b3088483f.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Andy Burnham and John Swinney - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Wingate and  Press Association Deputy Political Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T21:21:46+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Georginio Rutter makes most of starting chance as he shines in Brighton victory]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/georginio-rutter-makes-most-of-starting-chance-as-he-shines-in-brighton-victory-9290998</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Rutter scored twice and created another in a 4-0 win against Lithuanian champions Kauno Zalgiris.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:06:02 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9290998</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/22/cs-7babbf46-5df2-4ed5-a1bc-5840f510f380.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Georginio Rutter celebrates - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Wingate and  Press Association Deputy Political Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T19:34:35+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Latest faithful murdered in Celebrity Traitors swears they will be ‘avenged’]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/latest-faithful-murdered-in-celebrity-traitors-swears-they-will-be-avenged-9291047</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The latest victim of the traitors has been revealed.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30:16 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9291047</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/16/03/cs-9c7aec04-a462-4745-ad78-231cb7afd5f6.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Meighan and  Press Association Scotland political reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T18:50:38+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[GB Energy has done ‘literally, absolutely nothing’, says John Swinney]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/gb-energy-has-done-literally-absolutely-nothing-says-john-swinney-9289420</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The First Minister accused the UK Government of undermining and holding back Scotland’s renewable sector.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:38:27 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9289420</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/19/cs-3df4205b-25ce-4593-8eec-e0f9f270922f.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[John Swinney standing in front of a wind turbine - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Meighan and  Press Association Scotland political reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T18:38:27+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[King hails ‘special connection’ with Wales in Senedd address]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/king-hails-special-connection-with-wales-in-senedd-address-9289706</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament follows a Senedd election.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:52 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9289706</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/18/cs-4aede945-9313-4f4d-a3a9-e6318ddf9c3b.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[The King is greeted by school children at the ceremonial opening of the Senedd - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Lester and  Press Association US Editor in Washington DC]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T17:21:53+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Reform UK should take immediate action against racism’, Burnham says]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/reform-uk-should-take-immediate-action-against-racism-burnham-says-9289702</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>In one excerpt, black children were referred to as ‘animals’, while in another a Reform member said his area had become ‘infested’ with Asians.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:15:52 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9289702</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/18/cs-5abd0850-66d9-4d22-a56d-d17920dc67f7.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Andy Burnham - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Áine Fox and  Press Association Social Affairs Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T17:08:47+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Harry Kane nears agreement on new Bayern Munich contract]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/harry-kane-nears-agreement-on-new-bayern-munich-contract-9291035</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The England captain has taken his career to new heights following his 2023 move to the Allianz Arena but is in the final year of his current deal.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:04:59 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9291035</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/16/00/cs-7d86b1d6-7ba0-4963-a292-df6181e73231.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Bayern Munich&#039;s Harry Kane during the Champions League game against Arsenal - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan McCambridge, Cillian Sherlock and David Young and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T16:26:36+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Northern Ireland]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limits]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/andy-burnham-avoids-saying-trump-has-betrayed-ukraine-over-starlink-limits-9289712</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with the US president.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:20:17 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9289712</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/17/cs-1921e127-ca01-4213-9783-73de886f6018.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Andy Burnham - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Lithgow, David Lynch and Eleanor Barlow and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T16:20:17+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Royal icing proves beyond Harry’s talents as he and Meghan take on cupcakes task]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/royal-icing-proves-beyond-harrys-talents-as-he-and-meghan-take-on-cupcakes-task-9290667</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The duke and duchess were making their final appearance in Nottingham on an away day which marked their return to joint public appearances in the UK.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:52:11 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9290667</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/17/cs-45de298e-ca7e-4c17-9467-c10e52cd7bb8.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Harry licks icing from his hand as he and the Meghan decorate birthday cupcakes during a visit to Epic Partners in Nottingham - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mícheál Ó Scannáil and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T15:51:54+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Russell Brand ‘turned monster-like during hotel room rape’]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/russell-brand-turned-monster-like-during-hotel-room-rape-9291014</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The woman said Brand was ‘camp, friendly and effeminate’ when they first chatted after his cabaret show.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9291014</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/22/cs-ab14c3c6-2ae2-4077-866a-1b7a972897ec.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Jones and Sophie Robinson and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T14:53:30+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Scotland not hanging around for PM to fix ‘broken, Brexit Britain’, says Doogan]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/scotland-not-hanging-around-for-pm-to-fix-broken-brexit-britain-says-doogan-9290442</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan criticised the Prime Minister in his speech to the SNP conference in Aberdeen.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:51:49 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9290442</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/16/cs-848a518c-9f8b-4a89-8b61-c059b82a1395.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Dave Doogan siting on stage - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan McCambridge and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T13:43:34+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Northern Ireland]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Meghan says ‘it’s great to be back’ at first joint engagement since UK return]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/meghan-says-its-great-to-be-back-at-first-joint-engagement-since-uk-return-9289196</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The duke and duchess give hugs and selfies to the crowds on a walkabout in Nottingham.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:36:39 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9289196</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/14/cs-c05ae5da-e76e-4f55-a5e1-98165af9c070.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Sussex - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Josie Clarke and  Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T10:51:30+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[AI has caused ‘very good’ disruption to job market, recruiter boss says]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/ai-has-caused-very-good-disruption-to-job-market-recruiter-boss-says-9287513</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The chief executive of recruitment agency Robert Walters said the growing use of AI has boosted companies’ demand for workers.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:13:28 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9287513</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/12/cs-7de4d145-7a87-47ef-8c63-ed50a4fc5dcf.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Hands of a woman conducting a business interview - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Wise and Luke Mais and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-14T12:38:58+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Wayfair and Appliances Direct among firms fined £6m for misleading sales tactics]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/wayfair-and-appliances-direct-among-firms-fined-ps6m-for-misleading-sales-tactics-9286571</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Customers of Appliances Direct and Gold’s Gym will receive about £440,000 in refunds as a result of the action.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:54:47 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9286571</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/12/cs-5f49c996-c132-450a-944a-c63c362589e5.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Wayfair logistics depot at Magna Park, Leicestershire - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Josie Clarke and  Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-14T09:54:47+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/heathrow-boss-calls-for-burnham-to-get-behind-third-runway-scheme-9286266</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:50:23 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9286266</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/12/cs-d90c7bb5-4040-4f1b-9e28-98e87d09b3fd.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Heathrow airport third runway - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Hughes and Ellie Ng and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T10:50:23+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Water firms set to return £240m to customers by 2030 for poor performance]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/water-firms-set-to-return-ps240m-to-customers-by-2030-for-poor-performance-9286115</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The total net bill reduction under the draft plans is £240 million by 2029-30, with £107 million being returned through customer bills in 2027-28.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:50:01 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9286115</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/15/cs-4958c00e-4fa4-48d4-a767-6cc096463f36.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Water coming out of a tap - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly Williams and  Press Association Business Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T10:50:01+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/17-million-households-will-not-turn-heating-on-this-winter-survey-suggests-9286007</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:49:54 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9286007</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/15/cs-3903b35e-e18b-4481-9540-7efcd0aa80af.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[A general view of a domestic radiator room thermostat - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Henry Saker-Clark and  Press Association Deputy Business Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-13T16:49:12+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Britons account for one-fifth of payroll jobs over last decade, analysis claims]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/britons-account-for-one-fifth-of-payroll-jobs-over-last-decade-analysis-claims-9285585</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Some 734,000 British nationals were added to HMRC’s pay as you earn system between 2014 and the end of 2025, the Centre for Social Justice said.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:46 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9285585</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/11/cs-76b6d183-42e4-443e-bb0b-325ef6020c0c.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Sir Iain Duncan Smith at a press conference in Victoria Tower gardens - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Josie Clarke and  Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-15T10:48:50+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Classic US sitcom Friends to return to Channel 4 from 2027]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/classic-us-sitcom-friends-to-return-to-channel-4-from-2027-9289349</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The series debuted in 1994 and follows six friends as they navigate life, love, and work in New York City.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:36:03 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9289349</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/11/cs-ec18503b-ae91-4805-8e7f-d98fd3258778.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[The cast of Friends - 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