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Dr Martin Wilkie
Dr Martin Wilkie launched Wild Borders Ecology in September 2023, shortly after upping sticks and moving to Powys. Taken aback by the broad biodiversity Wales has to offer, Martin decided to finally become an independent ecologist, a dream he’d harnessed since completing a PhD in Conservation Science twenty years prior. In that time Dr Wilkie has been employed as a conservation biologist, a Head of Nature Reserves, and lent his expertise as a visiting researcher...
First published
27 August 2024
Last updated
27 November 2025
The Insolvency Service has launched a new online information hub to support company directors. The hub hosts guidance and information on a range of business themes commonly faced by companies and aims to help company directors to push their business forward by being more aware of potential pitfalls. It is specifically designed for directors of micro, small and medium-size limited companies, although it will also be useful to others. Directors of limited companies, unlike sole traders...
First published
25 August 2024
Last updated
19 June 2026
Nathan Williams
A Wrexham-based label manufacturing company has successfully made strides towards a net zero future and upscaled its business processes thanks to guidance from Business Wales. Established in 1992, Limpet Labels UK is a privately-owned family business that provides self-adhesive label services to the UK’s leading SMEs and brands including Halfords, WD-40, Wrexham Lager and Booker Wholesale. Although equipped with an impressive clientele and annual turnover of around £4 million, Operations Manager Nathan Williams reached out...
First published
23 August 2024
Last updated
23 August 2024
Carwyn Ellis
Motorsport Tools has been supplying car parts and equipment for road and rally use for nearly 20 years. Today, support from Business Wales is helping the Gwynedd-based online retailer to deploy new tactics that will take the business to the next level. Over the last decade, Motorsport Tool has grown to become one of the UK’s foremost supplier of specialist rally and racing parts. Since 2008, Carwyn Ellis from Pwllheli, has dedicated himself to turning...
First published
23 August 2024
Last updated
24 November 2025
Happy Smiling team
The Welsh Charity Awards are back for 2024, and nominations are now open! Organised by WCVA, the Welsh Charity Awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by highlighting and championing the positive difference we can make to each other’s lives. Below are the categories for the 2024 Welsh Charity Awards – you can make one nomination in each category: Volunteer of the Year (26 and over)...
First published
23 August 2024
Last updated
23 August 2024
Ambulances
A medical start up in Rhayader is a great example of how the right support can help entrepreneurs quickly turn a gap in the market into a sought-after business. Founded by experienced medical professionals, Paul Cragg and Martyn Price, along with three medical professional investors, Mid Wales Medical Services Ltd has achieved remarkable traction since contacting Business Wales for practical support to establish the business and identify suitable sources for funding. Mid Wales Medical Services...
First published
23 August 2024
Last updated
23 August 2024
Business owner stood beside packaging
The Welsh Government are planning to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. EPR for packaging is a Programme for Government commitment. It means that businesses which supply and use packaging will have to pay for its management when it becomes waste. The UK-wide scheme aims to: reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging increase resource efficiency and the quality and quantity of recycling reduce the amount of packaging in disposal waste streams reduce packaging litter...
First published
23 August 2024
Last updated
23 August 2024
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This year, for the first time Climate Creatives will be coming live from Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow and London with bespoke activities and events in each location. You’ll be able to join the conference online and download resources to support creative conversations around the event. The theme for the day is Nature. Discover fresh ways into the topic that go well beyond natural history, to illuminate why nature is fundamental to our own wellbeing and how...
First published
22 August 2024
Last updated
22 August 2024
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Modern Slavery is a global challenge but each of us can play our part in tackling and preventing this appalling crime. Be part of the solution by taking your place at Anti-Slavery Wales 2024 conference. Anti-Slavery Wales has become an annual event which brings together partners and organisations to network and share learning and experiences. This year’s conference will take place on 16 October 2024. Hosted by Aberystwyth University in partnership with the Welsh Government...
First published
21 August 2024
Last updated
21 August 2024
business packing boxes to export product
The Department for Business and Trade is hosting a webinar on 10 September 2024 at 10.30am for businesses in Wales to learn about the trade opportunities in some of the world's most fascinating markets. Attendees will hear from Kenan Poleo, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner and from Welsh businesses that have been there and won business overseas. In this hour-long webinar, you’ll learn what support is available and hear from a small business leader how they...
First published
21 August 2024
Last updated
21 August 2024

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