Sir Richard Branson has launched Virgin StartUp, a project that will help facilitate start-up loans for entrepreneurs aged between 18 to 30 launching new businesses. Virgin will join more than 50 ...

Louis Watkins, founder of Clear for Men, a Newport-based skincare and men’s mental health awareness brand, has been named as ...

An entrepreneur who started his business from the back of a bike and went on to open an off-license in a telephone box has ...

Christian Heath, founder of Sunnyside Drinks, an alcoholic ginger beer brand, is among 14 business owners announced today as ...

The British Business Bank's Start Up Loans Programme has revealed its 2025 ambassadors for both the East and West Midlands, which include the founder of a drinks business and ...

Lauren Rowland and Hannah Muir, founders of Craft + Common, a unique all-in-one craft studio and bar, are among business owners from across all of the UK announced today as Start Up Loans’ 2025 ...

The British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme has backed female business owners across the East Midlands with almost £30m since its launch.

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A Newport entrepreneur has been named the Gen Z Start Up Loans Ambassador for 2025. Louis Watkins, who founded Clear for Men, which is based in the city, is one of just 14 entrepreneurs chosen from ...