Giles Thorley, CEO of Development Bank of Wales, argues that AI offers practical opportunities for Welsh businesses to boost productivity and innovation, urging a balanced approach to adoption.
Naturbeads, a University of Bath spinout, has secured €4.1m in EU funding to build a production plant in Italy, advancing its biodegradable alternative to microplastics.
EO.N and OVO Energy are in merger talks to create Britain's biggest energy supplier, surpassing British Gas and Octopus Energy. EDF and Utility Warehouse also show interest.
Lloyds Bank is advancing its AI strategy with new hires to ensure safe, responsible deployment, aiming to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency.
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Barclays has launched a new biannual Investment Readiness Index to measure UK investment culture and identify opportunities to grow confidence and participation among potential investors.
Awen Oncology, a spinout from Bangor and Cardiff universities, secures seven-figure funding led by Dr Urs Spitz to advance cancer therapeutics and create high-value jobs in Wales.
Nationwide Building Society reduces mortgage rates by up to 0.25% for first-time buyers and home movers, effective Friday. New lowest rate is 4.50%, with £500 cashback available.
Fintel sells Gateway Surveying and APS Legal to former director Neil Stevens for £1m, focusing on core software and data strategy.
Manchester's GC Angels has led four investments worth £1.87m, including two through the Venture Forward accelerator supporting underrepresented founders in the North.
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Cardiff-based Alesi Surgical has closed a £7 million funding round led by IW Capital to expand its innovative surgical smoke management technology, which addresses hazards in operating theatres globally.
CallRevu acquires Calldrip to create a global omnichannel platform for automotive communication, expanding into EMEA and adjacent industries with AI-powered lead engagement.
Somerset shoemaker Clarks has launched an online marketplace selling rival brands like Nike and Adidas for the first time in its 200-year history, marking a major diversification.
Brillio, the Enterprise AI Accelerator, has been recognized as a Rising Star in the ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow Ecosystem Partners Quadrant Report for Europe 2026, highlighting its AI-first approach and BFSI expertise.
Whirlpool addresses the long-standing debate about fridge magnets, revealing the real concern is door hinge strain from excessive weight, not energy consumption. Experts confirm minimal efficiency impact.
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Organizing office birthday cards often leads to chaos with lost signatures and frantic chases. Digital platforms like GroupTogether offer a seamless solution for modern, dispersed teams, enabling effortless online card creation and signing.
Firstsource Solutions launches Kairos, an operating system designed to close the gap between AI potential and real-world enterprise performance through integrated agentic workflows.
Chepstow medical device firm Creo Medical agrees to sell its manufacturing operation to a new company via management buyout, transferring 25 staff as part of efficiency strategy.
Consumer Genius Inc., a top North American performance marketing firm, has officially launched its UK subsidiary, Consumer Genius Limited, offering digital lead generation for personal loans, life insurance, and solar sectors.
Professor Nick Butler, ex-BP vice-president, calls for UK-wide work-from-home order before end of April amid oil crisis and rising prices, citing global examples.
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Penarth-based EKF Diagnostics has acquired real-time glucose and lactate tracking technology from Sweden's Beep Insights AB, aiming to revolutionize sports performance training with personalized metrics and AI integration.
The Blockchain for Good Alliance convened global leaders at the House of Lords for its first Impact Leaders' Summit, focusing on blockchain's role in societal impact and transparent systems.
Weardale Lithium secures government grant for a £700,000 feasibility study to extract lithium from geothermal brines in County Durham, aiming to create jobs and boost UK battery supply.
BCRS Business Loans has secured a £20 million allocation from the British Business Bank to provide loans to small businesses across Wales and the West Midlands, supporting underserved entrepreneurs.
Deliverect has launched AI assistants to autonomously optimize digital menus, resolve technical issues, and enhance restaurant operations, available now in the UK and expanding globally.
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Constellation Cold Logistics has submitted an £80 million planning application to upgrade its Wolverhampton site, warning it may relocate if plans are rejected.
Applexus Technologies has secured SAP QPPS certification for its RetailEdge solution in the UK, offering retailers a pre-validated cloud ERP platform for rapid deployment at reduced costs.
Port Talbot-based medtech firm Corryn Biotechnologies has secured a £500,000 equity investment led by the Development Bank of Wales to commercialise its advanced skincare products in the UK and US markets.
Wakefield-based CCL Facades, part of Caddick Construction Group, announces ambitious expansion plans targeting a £100m pipeline across the North and Midlands, following significant growth in turnover and project delivery.
Sona, an AI platform for real economy businesses, has raised £35.1 million in Series B funding led by N47. The investment will speed up US expansion and deliver advanced AI capabilities to customers within months.
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The historic Engine Shed innovation hub near Temple Meads station will shut its doors in December 2026, marking the end of an era for Bristol's business community.
