Author: Rhys Gregory

Acuity Law has appointed Oliver Woodhouse as Partner within its Commercial & Technology team, further strengthening the firm’s national capability in financial services regulation, FinTech and technology-driven markets. Oliver leads Acuity Law’s Financial Services Regulatory practice and plays a central role in the firm’s FinTech sector offering, advising start-ups, scale-ups and established financial institutions on complex regulatory, commercial and strategic matters. He brings significant experience across payments, banking, insurance, consumer finance and embedded finance, supporting clients operating in highly regulated and fast-evolving markets. Recognised for his commercially focused and pragmatic approach, Oliver advises UK and international clients on a broad…

Seventeen families are settling into brand new homes in Caergeiliog, as North Wales Housing completes its latest development at Ger y Llynnoedd. Delivered in partnership with DU Construction, the development provides a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes, helping meet local housing need and giving more people the opportunity to put down roots in their community. The development also supports local wildlife and the environment. Features such as a bee hotel, lizard sanctuary, bird boxes, bat boxes and hedgehog highways have been carefully included to encourage biodiversity and create a greener place for residents to live. Sophie, who recently…

Members of Merched y Wawr across Wales have raised an impressive £39,847.29 for Cancer Research Wales in just six months. Cancer Research Wales was chosen as the President’s Project charity for 2025 to 2027 by Merched y Wawr President Bethan Picton-Davies, who announced her decision during the organisation’s annual residential weekend at the Vale Hotel in Hensol in September 2025. Bethan is the aunt of broadcaster Mari Grug, who is an ambassador for Cancer Research Wales and is living with metastatic cancer. Bethan explained to members at the time that the experiences of Mari and her sister Lisa, who has…

The man who has been the driving force to bring the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 to Wales has been awarded the highest honour by the chefs organisation. Arwyn Watkins, OBE, president of the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW), received Worldchefs Honorary Life Membership – the first for a Welsh chef – at the congress which was hosted by International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) from May 16-19. The prestigious, highly selective honour recognises individuals who have made extensive, exemplary contributions to the culinary profession and the goals of Worldchefs. Alan Palmer, chairman of Worldchefs Honorary Life Members Committee, said…

For many households across Wales, the latest turmoil in the Middle East has brought back an all-too-familiar fear: another surge in energy bills. While the UK government insists supplies remain secure, wholesale gas prices have climbed sharply following the conflict involving Iran, reigniting concerns about affordability and long-term energy security. The reality is that Britain remains heavily exposed to global gas markets. Even though the UK imports relatively small amounts of gas directly from the Gulf, international price spikes still feed through into household bills. Analysts have warned that prolonged instability could once again push annual energy costs sharply upwards…

Pioneering clean energy company MarineSolar Energy Solutions™ has conducted a pilot trial of its advanced NanoDeck™ photovoltaic (PV) energy system on RTM Cook, a Rio Tinto-owned vessel, as part of a non-commercial evaluation of the technology in real-world marine conditions*. The trial marks a significant step in testing MarineSolar’s proprietary energy-saving PV technologies – the company’s NanoDeck™ system is designed to deliver robust, retrofittable renewable power for ships both at sea and in port, reducing reliance on fossil fuels – under some of the most challenging real-world marine conditions. Over several months at sea, the system has demonstrated exceptional durability,…

Get hurt on the job, and the physical pain is usually just the start of it. The real panic sets in when you realize you’re stuck at home, the bills are piling up, and management is suddenly acting incredibly cold toward you. UK safety laws are black and white: your boss has to keep you safe. They need to hand out the right gear, keep the machinery running properly, and train everyone thoroughly. If they cut corners to save a few quid and you pay the price, you have every right to claim compensation for your lost wages, medical costs,…

Choosing leave management software sounds simple until a business starts comparing what different tools actually improve in day-to-day operations. Most platforms promise automation, better visibility, and easier planning, but employers only see the benefit when the software genuinely reduces admin and helps managers make better decisions. That is why the buying process should start with workflow, not marketing copy. The right system should reflect how the business already handles annual leave, who needs visibility, and where friction is building up. For growing teams, that matters more than a long feature list. Specialist platforms such as Leave Dates are widely regarded…

If you’re thinking about ordering cigars online for the first time, you probably have a few questions. Is it legal? Will I get charged import duties? How do I know the cigars are genuine? The good news is that buying cigars online in the UK is perfectly legal but there are rules worth understanding before you place an order. Here’s what the law says, what it means for you as a buyer, and how to make sure you’re ordering from a retailer you can trust. What the law actually says The UK has one of the stricter regulatory environments for…

Key Takeaways Sports news becomes easier to follow when articles explain context, not only results; JB News covers football, cricket, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, boxing, esports, and volleyball in one place; New readers can understand tournaments, rivalries, and player performance without prior knowledge; Match previews and post-match reports create a clearer picture of how competitions develop; Regular reading helps build sports knowledge over time. Many sports websites assume readers already know the background. A newcomer opens an article and immediately sees unfamiliar abbreviations, tournament references, or player histories explained nowhere. This creates friction. Instead of learning about sport, readers often…