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16 Feb 2026

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10 Feb 2026

The global Cytech training network says it’s strengthening its reach with the opening of its first-ever training facility in Wales. 

4 Feb 2026

Cycling campaigners have criticised the BBC for publishing a “one-sided” report on e-bike pavement parking that blamed riders while overlooking other pedestrian hazards.

4 Feb 2026

British Transport Police (BTP) have abandoned a controversial policy that meant officers would not investigate bicycle thefts if a bike had been left outside a railway station for more than two...

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Help to Grow Webinar: How SMEs can innovate, grow & drive recovery

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Political News

Join webinarthe Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, for the next in a series of live panel discussions on 23rd June at 10:30 AM.

The panel will discuss how UK SMEs and startups can scale-up, becoming vital engines of growth, innovation and social value across the UK. This is a unique chance to hear the experiences of some of the UK's top business leaders, with members of the panel sharing their experience and thoughts on enterprise & entrepreneurship.

The panel:

Debbie Wosskow OBE - Founder of LoveHomeSwap and co-founder of AllBright

Former CEO of Love Home Swap, a subscription-based home exchange business, which she sold for $53m in 2017. She also co-founded AllBright, a club and community that celebrates and connects women at work.

Marta Krupinska - Cofounder of Azimo & Head of Google for Startups UK

Founded Azimo, a global money transfer platform in 2012. In 2018 she joined Google as Head of Google for Startups UK, a role in which she works with high potential tech start-ups.

Laura Tenison MBE - Founder and Managing Director of JoJo Maman Bébé

Founded JoJo Maman Bébé in 1993 & over the last 28 years has grown the Newport, Wales based company to become one of the UK's leading maternity wear and baby clothing retailers.

Professor Nigel Locket - Professor of Entrepreneurship at University of Strathclyde

A senior academic and serial entrepreneur. He also has over 25 years of experience as a company director, with a track record in managing start-ups & social enterprises.

Byron Dixon OBE - Founder & CEO of Micro-Fresh

Beginning his career as a lab technician, Byron founded Micro-Fresh after he developed a way of preventing mould growing on household products and his since grown the company to global sales of over £10m.

Sign up here to submit your questions to the panel in advance. You will also be given exclusive access to the event, with the opportunity to submit questions live, as the event goes on.

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