New Year, New Start: Five-Year Peak in Percentage of Welsh Small Businesses Working on New Growth Plans to Start 2026

As Welsh small businesses gear up for a new year of trading, research from Novuna Business Finance reveals a five-year peak in the percentage of Welsh small business owners (79%) that are starting 2026 with plans to invest in new growth initiatives - in order to make their enterprises stronger for the year ahead Percentage of Welsh small businesses starting the New Year prioritising new growth initiatives to make their business stronger for the year ahead (results over time) 2022 2023 2024 2025

Published by elephant communications•uk 8 January 2026
New Year, New Start: Five-Year Peak in Percentage of Welsh Small Businesses Working on New Growth Plans to Start 2026

Bodill Parker Expands UK Made Eyelet Manufacturing With Full In House Assembly for Complex Webbing, Stationery and Specialist Applications

Bodill Parker, one of Britain’s longest‑established manufacturers of precision‑engineered eyelets and metal components, today announces a strengthened end‑to‑end service that integrates product development, tooling, manufacturing and full in‑house assembly. This enhanced capability enables customers to benefit from a single UK source for both components and finished, assembled products across sectors including defence, camping and outdoor equipment, premium stationery, branded gift tags and more

Published by Bodill Parker Ltd•London UK January 08, 2026
Bodill Parker Expands UK Made Eyelet Manufacturing With Full In House Assembly for Complex Webbing, Stationery and Specialist Applications

VibePay to Launch Weekly Cashback Rewards on Payments from March 2026

VibePay has announced a major evolution of its platform, confirming that from March 2026 it will introduce weekly cashback rewards on eligible payments, while pausing peer-to-peer (P2P) payments to focus on building a rewards-first payments experience powered by Open Banking. As part of the update, VibePay will launch VibePay Friday, a new weekly in-app feature that allows users to select a recent payment each week for a chance to receive the full amount back as cashback. The rewards experience

Published by Immortal Monkey•London, UK - 8th January 2026
VibePay to Launch Weekly Cashback Rewards on Payments from March 2026

Nôsa Introduces the Walnut Collection: Sculptural, Organic Bathroom Luxury for 2026’s Spa-Led Interiors

Nôsa, the contemporary British brand shaping the future of luxury bathrooms, unveils its new Walnut Collection: a pair of sculptural, tactile, wellness-led designs crafted for the next chapter in high-end interior design. Blending warm organic materials with modern silhouettes, the new walnut freestanding bath and basin sit at the intersection of nature-inspired luxury and contemporary architectural elegance. “With our walnut collection, we wanted to honour the warmth and honesty of natural mate

Published by Nosa•8th January 2026
Nôsa Introduces the Walnut Collection: Sculptural, Organic Bathroom Luxury for 2026’s Spa-Led Interiors

Premium Soda Brand Expands into Luxury Market with Harrods Listing

Devon-based premium soda brand, JAMU, is celebrating a prestigious new retail listing with Harrods, which will allow it to expand its reach into the luxury market and target more customers looking for the best quality refreshments. JAMU produces 100% natural, flavour-forward sodas that are crafted with premium ingredients and antioxidant-rich botanicals. From this month, three of its delicious flavours will be available in Harrods’ iconic Food Hall. “We are extremely proud for JAMU to be on the

Published by Nicola Whiteford PR•07/01/2026
Premium Soda Brand Expands into Luxury Market with Harrods Listing

Total Payments Marks First Year in Business after strong growth across Yorkshire and Beyond

A Yorkshire-based payments company is celebrating its first year in business after helping hundreds of local firms make the switch to faster, more flexible payment technology. Total Payments, headquartered in Birstall, launched in 2024 to give small businesses access to transparent, affordable payment solutions. In just twelve months, the company has seen rapid uptake of its card terminals and digital payment tools among independent retailers, cafés, and tradespeople across Yorkshire and beyond.

Published by Bobby Hussain•7 January 2025
Total Payments Marks First Year in Business after strong growth across Yorkshire and Beyond

Transicon expands north as UK manufacturers look to £150bn digitalisation opportunity

Automation control specialist Transicon has strengthened its presence across the north of England as it predicts growth in manufacturing digitalisation in 2026. The Telford-based engineer, which works with manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, metals, plastics and environmental sectors including household names such as Muller, BMW and Tata Steel, has appointed Laura Hayton as its new head of business development for the north. Laura, who has worked in the engineering industry for nearly 20

Published by Be Bold Media
Transicon expands north as UK manufacturers look to £150bn digitalisation opportunity

New Sustainability Report from Tunley Environmental Signals a Critical Year for Climate, Nature and Compliance

Leading sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has published the 2025 edition of its annual Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the year’s most significant developments in climate action, biodiversity, regulatory change and corporate sustainability performance. The report outlines progress across global industry while highlighting the urgent challenges that will shape environmental policy and business strategy in 2026 and beyond. Authored by Tunley’s team of sci

Published by Tunley Environmental•7th January 2026
New Sustainability Report from Tunley Environmental Signals a Critical Year for Climate, Nature and Compliance

New Year, New Start: Five-Year Peak in Percentage of UK Small Businesses Working on New Growth Plans to Start 2026

As UK small businesses gear up for a new year of trading, research from Novuna Business Finance reveals a five-year peak in the percentage of small business owners (84%) that are starting 2026 with plans to invest in new growth initiatives - in order to make their enterprises stronger for the year ahead Percentage of small businesses starting the New Year prioritising new growth initiatives to make their business stronger for the year ahead (results over time) 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 77% 79% 81

Published by elephant communications•London, UK ^ January 2026
New Year, New Start: Five-Year Peak in Percentage of UK Small Businesses Working on New Growth Plans to Start 2026

No Change for Wales: College Sets the Record Straight on Apprenticeships

Coleg Cambria has issued a clear message to employers, learners and apprentices across North Wales following widespread discussion around the UK Government’s proposed Growth and Skills Levy. Despite headlines that may have caused concern, the college confirmed nothing has changed for Wales, and apprenticeship delivery continues exactly as before. Employer Engagement Manager Gari Thomas says many organisations and apprentices have been understandably unsettled by the national conversation. He say

Published by RADAR PR•LONDON - JANUARY 6, 2026
No Change for Wales: College Sets the Record Straight on Apprenticeships

Peartree Cleaning Services Launches ‘Day One Starter Kit’

Peartree Cleaning Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional cleaning and facilities solutions, has reinforced its commitment to investing in its people by launching an enhanced support package available to every employee from their very first day. As part of this initiative, every employee will receive a comprehensive welcome pack, a multi-language new starter kit, and a pair of premium Skechers work shoes. The footwear will be provided to all team members who are on their feet

Published by Peartree Cleaning
Peartree Cleaning Services Launches ‘Day One Starter Kit’

Fast-growing Birmingham law firm welcomes top legal talent

One of Birmingham’s fastest-growing law firms is welcoming five new partners as part of an ambitious expansion targeting the city’s top legal talent. FBC Manby Bowdler, the founding firm of the new Adeptio Law Group, will nearly triple its team of legal experts in the city with partners and associates arriving from Legal Top 200 firms. The investment will help grow the firm’s practice to 40 staff, establishing one of the most significant legal recruitment drives undertaken in Birmingham this yea

Published by Be Bold Media
Fast-growing Birmingham law firm welcomes top legal talent