Business News Wales

23/06/2025

SWANSEA HEADQUARTERS

The Welsh National Theatre has set up its first headquarters in .

Founded by Michael Sheen earlier this year, the company’s headquarters will be in the city’s civic centre.

The Welsh National Theatre has set up its first headquarters in Swansea. Founded by Michael Sheen earlier this year, the company’s headquarters will be in

20/06/2025

PRIDE CYMRU 2025

Pride Cymru returns to the Welsh capital this weekend with more than 50,000 expected to take part.

What began in 1985 as a modest march with fewer than 100 participants along Queen Street – led by Cardiff University students – has blossomed into one of the UK’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations.

This year, FOR Cardiff is proud to serve as official media partner for Pride Cymru and supports Pride through city-centre initiatives, including the promotion of LGBTQ+ culture through art, business collaborations, and inclusive public events.

Find more information on all events taking place in the city centre this weekend HERE👇

Pride Cymru returns to the Welsh capital this weekend with more than 50,000 expected to take part. What began in 1985 as a modest march with fewer than

19/06/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED📢

The entry deadline for the highly anticipated Wales Technology Awards 2025 has officially been extended to Friday, 18 July 2025, giving more time for Wales’ most innovative companies, rising stars, and standout leaders to enter.

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The entry deadline for the highly anticipated Wales Technology Awards 2025 has officially been extended to Friday, 18 July 2025, giving more time for

18/06/2025

RURAL CRIME

NFU Mutual’s new report shows that rural crime cost the UK an estimated £44.1 million in 2024, down from £52.8 million the previous year.

Figures fluctuated across the UK, with Wales the only nation to see a cost increase, up 18% to £2.8 million. Northern Ireland and Scotland saw decreases, down 9% and 33% to £1.8 million and £1.2 million, respectively.

The cost of rural crime in Wales rose 18% to an estimated £2.8 million as the countryside continues to tackle organised and serious crime, new figures

17/06/2025

CARDIFF CROSSRAIL

The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028 – in time for the city to host the UEFA European Football Championships.

said the milestone marks a major step forward for Cardiff Crossrail, which aims to deliver a modern tram system connecting Plasdwr in the north west of the city with the proposed new Parkway rail station in the east.

The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028 - in time for the city to host the UEFA European Football Championships.

16/06/2025

RECYCLING ♻️

Newport is recycling more than ever before, with provisional figures for the financial year 2024-25 showing that the city's recycling rate was 71.45 per cent.

This is the highest recycling figure ever recorded in Newport and has meant that the city has comfortably exceeded a target of 70 per cent set by Welsh Government.

It also positions Newport as one of the best performing cities in Wales and the UK for recycling.

Newport City Council Wastesavers Reuse Centre

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13/06/2025

STARTUP SQUARE

Wales Tech Week, powered by Technology Connected , has officially extended applications for Startup Square until 31 July 2025, giving ambitious Welsh tech startups one last chance to grab their space at Wales’ largest international tech summit.

Tech startups founded in 2023, 2024 or 2025, are invited to join a community of innovators and disruptors at this year’s Wales Tech Week, taking place 24-26 November at the ICCWales . Startup Square is a dedicated exhibition zone celebrating the freshest ideas and boldest minds shaping the future of tech in Wales.

Wales Tech Week, powered by Technology Connected, has officially extended applications for Startup Square until 31 July 2025, giving ambitious Welsh tech

12/06/2025

REDEVELOPMENT

Proposals for a new Aldi UK food store and Starbucks coffee shop on vacant land known locally as Burrows Yard in Aberavon, Port Talbot, have been approved.

Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Planning Committee gave the go ahead for the development earlier this month. It will involve 141 parking spaces, a number of bicycle parking hoops and 18 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points.

Proposals for a new Aldi food store and Starbucks coffee shop on vacant land known locally as Burrows Yard in Aberavon, Port Talbot, have been approved.

10/06/2025

KING OF DESSERTS

A historic property in Caergwrle, near Wrexham, has been acquired by the “King of Desserts” Mr Tee as a production headquarters.

The facility is expected to enhance the company’s capacity to innovate and deliver its range of desserts to a growing customer base. Mr Tee King Of Desserts - Innovator, Original and BEST also supplies other ice cream vendors, dessert parlours and milkshake parlours all over the country.

A historic property in Caergwrle, near Wrexham, has been acquired by the "King of Desserts" Mr Tee as a production headquarters. Mr Tee has built up a

09/06/2025

EMISSIONS CUTTING TRIAL

A new emissions cutting trial aims to support pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels to achieve lower energy bills.

More than 600 small and medium sized hospitality businesses will receive free energy and carbon reduction assessments.

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A new emissions cutting trial aims to support pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels to achieve lower energy bills. More than 600 small and medium sized

06/06/2025

BUSINESS GROWTH⬆️

Pink Self Storage , the self storage company founded by Cardiff entrepreneur Scott Evans, has invested £1.5 million as part of its acquisition of StoreWise, a 102-unit facility in Nottingham.

Pink, which now operates 16 sites across Wales, is rapidly expanding into major cities in England as part of its mission to become the UK’s fastest-growing independent self storage provider.

Pink Storage, the self storage company founded by Cardiff entrepreneur Scott Evans, has invested £1.5 million as part of its acquisition of StoreWise, a

05/06/2025

OPEN FARM SUNDAY

A fun-filled family farming event will return bigger and better than ever this summer.

Rhug Estate’s popular Open Farm Sunday takes place from 10am to 4pm on June 8.

Those in attendance will have an opportunity to explore parts of the 12,500-acre site, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, and enjoy a range of entertainment including farming demos, competitions, children's games, tractor trailer tours and education workshops.

Entry is free and there will be an abundance of stalls featuring independent local businesses and food and drink producers.

Find out more here👇

A fun-filled family farming event will return bigger and better than ever this summer. Rhug Estate’s popular Open Farm Sunday takes place from 10am to 4pm