<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>SussexWorld Business</title>    <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from SussexWorld Business and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:49:51 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-11-05T12:49:51Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026</dc:rights>    <atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/rss" type="application/rss+xml" />    <link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Lingfield salon owner named double finalist at national hairdressing business awards]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/lingfield-salon-owner-named-double-finalist-at-national-hairdressing-business-awards-9332295</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>  See the latest news from Your World at <a href="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world">https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world</a></p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:35:39 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332295</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/ugc/2026/11/05/12/IMG_6277_1793881418_ccb69da1-755dc2de30831df5.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>kerry ann buckell</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Kerry-Ann Buckell, founder of KB Hair Extensions and KB the Hair Studio, is celebrating two finalist places at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2027. -  (kerry ann buckell)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[contributor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T12:35:39+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Your World]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA['Tourist tax' bill introduced in Parliament - what would it look like in Eastbourne?]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/tourist-tax-bill-introduced-in-parliament-what-would-it-look-like-in-eastbourne-9332222</link>          <description><![CDATA[The Visitor Levy Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on Wednesday (November 4).]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:17:08 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332222</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkOTIxYjY0LTJlMTYtNDEyNi1iZWZkLWM0NWVmMDYzMGQzMTowNzQxODdiYy0xZGY3LTQ3ZTQtYjVmOS04MjIxZWRhZmI0ZDE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Justin L</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Eastbourne seafront -  (Justin L)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam Sayer]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T12:17:08+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Lewes workshop looks back on five successful years of making designer kitchen fronts]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/lewes-workshop-looks-back-on-five-successful-years-of-making-designer-kitchen-fronts-9332197</link>          <description><![CDATA[The owner of a Lewes-based workshop that manufactures designer doors, drawer fronts and worktops is looking back on five successful years.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:10:27 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332197</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY0NWJjNjI1LTJkZmItNDI0Ny1iZWJmLTQzZTJmZTVmOWIyOTpjOTNmYmNlOS1hNDdhLTRkNGQtYTEwMC02ZTg0ZTliZDA3MDM=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Plyzen</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Jesse Byron-Russell, who runs Plyzen in Lewes, started Cutting Edge CNC in 2013. Photo: Plyzen -  (Plyzen)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lawrence Smith]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T12:10:27+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[A wedding day that leaves a lasting legacy: Southdowns Manor plants a tree for every couple who says ‘I do’]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/a-wedding-day-that-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-southdowns-manor-plants-a-tree-for-every-couple-who-says-i-do-9332131</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>  See the latest news from Your World at <a href="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world">https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world</a></p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:57:44 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332131</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/ugc/2026/11/05/11/Hi_Res-18_WARM_1793878634_6d6f020b-7de052735b242038.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>We own</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Southdowns Manor -  (We own)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[contributor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T11:57:44+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Your World]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA['It felt like coming home': Account director returns to lead West Sussex agency in new AI era]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/it-felt-like-coming-home-account-director-returns-to-lead-west-sussex-agency-in-new-ai-era-9332050</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Walberton creative agency Tann Westlake celebrates its 25th anniversary next year. </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:52:34 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332050</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/11/05/11/45/(l-r)-Josh-Bryan-managing-director;-Simon-Tann-founder;-Laura-Bassett-creative-director.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=144%2C635%2C765%2C729" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Contributed</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Tann Westlake managing director Josh Bryan with founder Simon Tann and creative director Laura Bassett. -  (Contributed)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Contributor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T11:52:34+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Your World]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[The Masked Singer’s spectacular costumes on show in Brighton]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/the-masked-singers-spectacular-costumes-on-show-in-brighton-9130923</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Making the Masked Singer</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:37:19 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9130923</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/09/21/16/16/Making-the-Masked-Singer-(contributed-pic).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=326%2C0%2C2228%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Making the Masked Singer (contributed pic) - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Hewitt]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T11:37:19+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Littlehampton woman to achieve childhood dream of running a cake shop]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/littlehampton-woman-to-achieve-childhood-dream-of-running-a-cake-shop-9331904</link>          <description><![CDATA[A cake-maker from Littlehampton is set to open her own shop.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:01:45 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331904</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM5NTUwZjc2LWJkYzYtNGJhYS1iNmIxLTQ5M2E0N2Q5OTUzMjpmMTI0ODBhYy04MDVlLTQ4NDYtYjkzZC0yM2YzZWVjMGI2ODc=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Lauren Whitburn</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Lauren&#039;s Cakes is set to open a shop in Littlehampton -  (Lauren Whitburn)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Katherine Hollisey-McLean]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T11:01:45+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Councillors defer decision on controversial East Sussex 180 home plan]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/council/councillors-defer-decision-on-controversial-east-sussex-180-home-plan-9331879</link>          <description><![CDATA[Controversial plans for a major housing development near Ringmer remain undecided, after councillors agreed to wait for upcoming constitutional changes.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:58:43 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331879</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU5ZDM4OGRlLWM3MTEtNDU5NS1iNjBlLTcyMTkxMDZlMDg3MTpjN2M1ZTcyYS05ZDMwLTRmNWQtOGNkNS03ODVmNjEzZTg4NmI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Richborough</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[A layout of the proposed development at Turnpike Farm, Ringmer. Image: Richborough -  (Richborough)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Huw Oxburgh and  local democracy reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T10:58:43+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Council]]></category><category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Requiem premiere remembers inspirational headmaster]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/requiem-premiere-remembers-inspirational-headmaster-9046101</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Honouring the late Father Stephen Ortiger</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:05:18 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9046101</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/09/14/10/03/Father-Stephen-Ortiger-(contributed-pic).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=54%2C0%2C654%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Father Stephen Ortiger (contributed pic)</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Father Stephen Ortiger (contributed pic) -  (Father Stephen Ortiger (contributed pic))]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Hewitt]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T10:05:18+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Britpop trailblazers Republica mark 30 years with Guildford gig]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/britpop-trailblazers-republica-mark-30-years-with-guildford-gig-9009152</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Anniversary tour</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9009130</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/09/10/9/09/Saffron-(Omar-Shaker).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C58%2C0%2C56" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Saffron (Omar Shaker) - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Hewitt]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T09:05:21+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[What&#039;s On]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Midge Ure - Guildford date with first new material in 12 years]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/midge-ure-guildford-date-with-first-new-material-in-12-years-6530516</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Offering his first new material in 12 years with an inspired double album of instrumentals and songs, Midge Ure embarks on his visionary A Man Of Two Worlds Tour.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:05:11 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">6530288</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/03/31/12/17/Midge-Ure-(c)-ToddeVision.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Midge Ure (c) ToddeVision</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Midge Ure (c) ToddeVision -  (Midge Ure (c) ToddeVision)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Phil Hewitt]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T08:05:11+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[What&#039;s On]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations on Thursday, November 5]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/london-gatwick-delays-and-cancellations-on-thursday-november-5-4538781</link>          <description><![CDATA[These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick on Thursday, November 5.]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:46:12 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">4538781</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEzZWI2MDVhLWUwMWItNDZiZS05ZmMzLTUxNTY1NmVjMDliZTphYmY0ZGQwNC1hN2M5LTQ4NmEtODg0Zi1jNmEyMGI2ZmFjOGI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                                </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Dunford]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T06:46:12+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Stunning West Sussex festive lights display returns this month – here’s how to get tickets]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/stunning-west-sussex-festive-lights-display-returns-this-month-heres-how-to-get-tickets-9331173</link>          <description><![CDATA[A West Sussex festive lights display is gearing up for its return later this month – and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:32:40 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331173</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE2YzBhNzQ1LTNlOGMtNDEyYy04MzAwLWJkN2JmYjUzNmJiYzpiOTEwMzJlNy1jZDMwLTRlMjQtYTU0YS01YmY2ZWRlODk4ZTg=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Katherine HM</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Leonardslee Lights tickets for 2026 are still available -  (Katherine HM)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Katherine Hollisey-McLean]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T19:32:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Bognor business shows its support for Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal with window display]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/bognor-business-shows-its-support-for-royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal-with-window-display-9331134</link>          <description><![CDATA[A Bognor Regis business is showing its support for the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal with a special Remembrance display in its shop window.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:28:40 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331134</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM3NWM2YmJjLWFkMmMtNDdjZS1iODk3LTViOTRlN2IzZTViNzozOTBkZTMwZS04MDYwLTRlMmMtODg0Mi03ZTk5NTY4ZDJjNGE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Bradley Electrical</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Bradley Electrical, based in Aldwick Road, has transformed its window into a tribute to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces, featuring traditional poppies, silhouettes of servicemen and women, and the iconic Union Jack. Picture: Bradley Electrical -  (Bradley Electrical)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Pole]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T18:28:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Meet the West Sussex coffee roaster offering something a little different]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/meet-the-west-sussex-coffee-roaster-offering-something-a-little-different-9331055</link>          <description><![CDATA[With 20 years of experience in the coffee industry, Kate Richings has built her own roastery business creating something unique for her customers.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:32:33 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9331055</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhNjZhNjdjLWIyMmQtNDc4My05N2JmLWIyNTVmNDljY2IxMzowNzJiZDMyZi1jMTI3LTQwZjUtOTIwYS0yZTA2NWNmOTIzYTI=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Katherine HM</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Kate Richings runs Littlehampton-based roastery Rockhopper Roaster -  (Katherine HM)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Katherine Hollisey-McLean]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T17:32:33+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Consumer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Hastings care home has five reasons to celebrate as it achieves ‘Good’ across the board]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/hastings-care-home-has-five-reasons-to-celebrate-as-it-achieves-good-across-the-board-9330853</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>  See the latest news from Your World at <a href="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world">https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world</a></p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:54 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9330853</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/jpim-static/image/ugc/2026/11/04/16/71dc9944-6d7c-4dcb-a9ee-ac38fef5b33e_1793809971_324d7f0f-a01c9fe360cdb9f4.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>CQC</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Mountside Care Home rated &#039;Good&#039; by the CQC. -  (CQC)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[contributor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T16:35:54+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Your World]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[New cafe launches in Burgess Hill to showcase local trade]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/new-cafe-launches-in-burgess-hill-to-showcase-local-trade-9330808</link>          <description><![CDATA[Custodians Crafts & Coffee by Classic Co has opened on Cyprus Road with the aim of bringing the local community together.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:26:44 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9330808</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU3NDVlODFiLTFjZDMtNDViNi05YmVjLTAzM2UxMDA4MjE4NTo1ODc2MGZhNS03Nzk2LTQ5OTctYjdmNS0yMGQ2NzkyNzU0NDk=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Iconic Media Group</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Custodians Crafts &amp; Coffee is owned by Gavin from Classic Co and is based on Cyprus Road -  (Iconic Media Group)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebekah Swales]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-04T16:26:44+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Horsham and Haywards Heath estate agents celebrate triple awards success with Location, Location, Location host]]></title>          <link>https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/horsham-and-haywards-heath-estate-agents-celebrate-triple-awards-success-with-location-location-location-host-9330690</link>          <description><![CDATA[Independent, family-owned estate and letting agents Brock Taylor, with offices in Horsham and Haywards Heath, has won three major honours at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2026, taking home gold, bronze and best in West Sussex.]]></description>          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:08:12 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9330690</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM2ZGMwMjhmLTUyZjYtNDIxNy05YWYxLTZjZDBjNzJmZmZkZDplNWZhZDhiMy00ZWZkLTRkNGMtOGRmZS1jNTBjNWFkMDIxNDQ=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Phil Goodson/Simply Photography</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The Brock Taylor team celebrating with Phil Spencer, presenter of Location, Location, Location. 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