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Management Buy-Out For South Wales Environmental Firm
South Wales-based SJ Environmental Limited has completed a management buyout. The business, founded in 2005 by Andrea and Stephen Burt, is the franchisee operator of national plumbing and drainage specialists Dyno-Rod, operating across the South …
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Aluminium Company Invests £13m in North Wales Scrap Metal Plant
A leading aluminium and renewable energy company is investing more than £13 million in a state-of-the-art scrap sorting facility in Wrexham, creating 16 jobs. Hydro has decided to invest 180 million Norwegian Krone – just …
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Gambit Corporate Finance Acts as Lead Advisor on Sale of Family-Owned Steel Firm
An award-winning family firm which designs, manufactures and supplies steel-framed buildings has been acquired. Shufflebottom, based in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, was established in 1977. It is recognised as one of the UK’s largest independent providers …
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New Programme Offers Women Entrepreneurs a Chance to Pitch for Investment
A new programme is offering aspiring women entrepreneurs, company founders, co-founders and C-suite leaders in Wales the chance to pitch to a panel of investors. Applications are now open for companies currently seeking investment which …
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Investment Fund for Wales Announces £95,000 Smaller Loans for Three Businesses
The first smaller loan deals from the British Business Bank’s £130m Investment Fund for Wales have been unveiled. The inaugural three deals from the Smaller Loans fund, managed by appointed fund managers BCRS, add up …
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Future Proofing Fund Opens for Eligibility Checks
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors can now check if they are eligible for funding to help them reduce their running costs. Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 will be available through the …
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Business Support Roadshow Heads for Penclawdd
Swansea’s free business advice surgery is on the road again with an event taking place in Penclawdd. Information about grants and loans will be on hand at the event, which is being held in Penclawdd …
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Aviation Servicing Highflyer Takes Off with HSBC UK Funding Package
An aviation servicing company has acquired new commercial premises thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK. Aero Engine Services Ltd, based in Pontypridd, has purchased Merlin House, a new 8,000 square foot premises …
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Leading South Wales Sports Manufacturer Part of Deal Overseen by Lexington Corporate Finance
Lexington Corporate Finance has advised on the sale of a majority stake in a leading UK heritage sporting manufacturer with a base in South Wales. The Cardiff-based finance firm acted as the sole Corporate Finance …
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Recruitment, Skills and Labour Pressures Felt by Welsh Businesses in Q1
Businesses in Wales are continuing to face challenges regarding recruitment, the ongoing skills shortage and labour costs, according to Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey. In the survey for …
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New Programme Aims to Support Female Founders to get Investment-Ready
Female-founded Welsh innovation hub Tramshed Tech has announced the launch of a Female Founder Investor Readiness Programme in partnership with British Business Bank. With a predominantly female senior leadership team and CEO Louise Harris at …
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The Gender Index 2024: Wales Leads The Way in Female-led Fast Growth Companies
Wales has the highest proportion of female-led fast growth companies across all UK regions and devolved nations. The Gender Index Report 2024 shows that 15.9% of fast growth companies in Wales in 2023 were female-led, …
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Growth Grants on Offer to Eligible Powys Businesses
Businesses in Powys with plans to expand or looking to secure their future in challenging times could be eligible for a Growth Grant. Powys County Council is offering grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 after …
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Up to 2,500 Businesses to Benefit from Welsh Government Future Proofing Fund
Hundreds of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Wales will soon be able to apply for Welsh Government funding designed to help them to reduce their running costs. Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 will …
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Welsh Business Confidence Rises at Highest Rate in Two Years Despite a Challenging February
Welsh businesses recorded a ninth successive monthly decrease in new orders during February, with the pace of contraction easing to the slowest in this period of decline. Although some firms noted signs of a pick-up …
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Leading Building Service Provider Secures Legacy with Transfer of Ownership
Unitary Engineering Services (UES), a leading provider of comprehensive building services in the Southwest, South Wales and the Midlands, has announced full transfer of ownership to Adam Griffiths, Managing Director and son of founder Roger …
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Spring Budget 2024 – Wales Review
Welsh business leaders have given a cautious welcome to the Spring Budget 2024, saying whilst it offered few surprises it did contain a number of positive announcements for Wales. In a special discussion for Business …
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ACCA Calls on Chancellor to Deal with Double Whammy of Frozen Thresholds and Weak Growth
In an open letter to the chancellor, leading global accountancy body ACCA highlights key concerns flagged by their 98,000 UK members, and what they want to see addressed in the Spring Budget on the 6th March …
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Equity Investment in Wales Experiences Significant Decline Mirroring Wider National Picture
The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2023/24 report, published today, reports that Wales saw a 14% fall in announced equity deal numbers and a 49% fall in investment value taking the total to …
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High Earners and Executives Shoulder Major Tax Load in Wales
A recent report by The National Audit Office (NAO), an independent body that scrutinises public spending for Parliament, has revealed a tax structure in Wales tells a story of disproportionate contributions, with high earners and …
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Over Fifty Innovative Projects Benefit from £5.9M Welsh Government Support
Grants from the SMART Capital Equipment Fund and the Circular Economy Fund for Business were given to support organisations to invest in innovation with the aim of improving people’s lives, growing the economy and addressing …
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Cardiff-Based Cold Storage Giant Wild Water Acquired by Delancey Estates
In a significant multi-million-pound transaction, Wild Water Group, a leading temperature-controlled storage and distribution provider for the food and drink industry, has been acquired. Headquartered in Cardiff and boasting an extensive network of cold storage …
