Author: Rhys Gregory

Cardiff-headquartered Acuity Law has strengthened its Corporate Healthcare team with the appointment of Holly Goacher as Partner. This addition further enhances the firm’s ability to deliver commercially focused legal advice to healthcare clients. It will provide strategic solutions to those involved in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and business growth within the community pharmacy market. Holly brings over a decade of experience advising within the community pharmacy sector, supporting clients at every stage of their business journey, from first-time buyers entering ownership, to established operators growing their portfolios, through to successful exits and retirement. Her appointment reflects Acuity Law’s continued…

Welsh businesses are increasingly competing on a UK-wide and international stage, but maintaining a London presence can be a significant overhead for companies based in Cardiff, Swansea, or elsewhere across Wales. A virtual office address in London offers a practical solution. For the cost of a monthly subscription, Welsh businesses can register at a Central London address, have their mail handled and forwarded, and in many cases access meeting rooms and workspace when they need to be in the capital. The result is a professional London business address without the cost of leasing London office space. Below is a guide…

The next two big long weekends are already sitting on the calendar for Wales, with the Early May bank holiday on 4 May and the Spring bank holiday on 25 May. That matters for more than travel plans and pub bookings. It also changes how a lot of people browse for entertainment once the weather turns unreliable and home starts to win the argument.  That is one reason bonus pages tend to look more useful at this point in the year. A bank-holiday weekend does not create interest from nowhere, but it does change the way people compare their options.…

Electrical safety is not optional for UK businesses. Every employer has a legal obligation to maintain portable electrical equipment in a safe condition, yet many Welsh organisations still rely on external contractors for a task their own staff could handle with the right training. Alt text: An engineer testing portable electrical appliances in a modern office environment Sending a team member on a PAT testing course in Bournemouth or locally is a practical investment. Delegates who complete this course with PAT Testing Course Bournemouth gain the skills to inspect and test portable appliances in-house, reducing ongoing compliance costs while improving…

Wales has gradually become somewhat of a hotbed for startups in recent years. According to a 2025 report from the government, 2021 set a new bar for the rate of early-stage entrepreneurs in Wales, sitting at 10.3 per cent. Just two years later, that rate grew to 11.5 per cent in Wales, exceeding the average across the UK by 0.8 per cent. You could see this growth as a trend across the UK, with more and more people looking to make their own way in the business world. However, given how much Wales is offering startups and would-be entrepreneurs, it’d…

The global surge in demand for semiconductor chips is reshaping economies around the world. This article explores why that boom matters specifically for Wales, and how it could influence jobs, investment and long-term growth. The Global Chip Boom Explained Over the past decade, semiconductors have quietly become one of the most important building blocks of the modern economy. From smartphones and electric vehicles to data centres and artificial intelligence, almost every advanced technology depends on chips. When supply chains were disrupted during the pandemic, it exposed just how critical they are. Investors have also taken notice. Conversations around the nvidia…

The Australian gambling market thrives. Newbies starting their journeys in the casino world may struggle to navigate the complexity of terms and judge the real appeal. Our Q&A session with PokiesMAN experts unlocks vital industry knowledge, clarifying the significance of the free pokies market as a platform for testing free pokies games and refining gameplay strategy.   Why Pro Players Always Start with Free Online Pokies  An example best illustrates the value that free online pokies and play free pokies sessions provide for game and casino pilot testing. A key insight from industry practice is that free online pokies function as…

Cardiff fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured a major new project, supporting the construction of a 16,500-capacity indoor arena and neighbouring hotel in Cardiff Bay. Dudley’s will be partnering with McLaren Construction for the first time, installing Kawneer enhanced capped curtain wall systems and manual doors on the arena and Kawneer capped curtain walling and HI window systems on the hotel. Designed specifically for live music, the new arena will transform the Atlantic Wharf site into a state-of-the-art entertainment venue featuring world class acoustics and stunning sight lines. The 182-room hotel will support the arena’s operation, providing next generation accommodation, designed…

Wonderwool Wales, the premier wool and natural fibre festival in Wales, is all set for a bumper 20th anniversary show this coming weekend, with the organisers reporting record advance ticket sales and exhibitors. The popular, award-winning show, held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells on April 25 and 26, has in excess of 230 exhibitors and more than 6,000 visitors are expected to attend. For those who have not bought online already, tickets can still be purchased at the show over the weekend. Showgoers are also being encouraged to share transport with friends to cut their costs, with fuel…

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing to launch its newly refreshed ‘Ales of Wales’ Dee Valley Real Ale Train this Saturday, offering visitors a unique evening of live music, local ales, great food and stunning scenery through the heart of North Wales. The event starts at 5pm this Saturday, with the train leaving Llangollen at 6.30pm. The popular event returns with a new format and significantly reduced ticket price, dropping from £30 to just £20 per person. The ticket also includes a complimentary first pint and a branded souvenir glass, offering exceptional value for what promises to be one…