{
  "id": 15737134,
  "title": "Team GB Olympic gold medallist makes multi-million-pound CBD investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/team-gb-olympic-gold-medallist-makes-multi-million-pound-cbd",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T11:06:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/team-gb-olympic-gold-medallist-makes-multi-million-pound-cbd-investment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones has invested a significant sum in a UK wellness company, HempWell Ltd. The investment, made by Jones' firm JJ Double Gold, will propel the York-based CBD business forward over the next three years. Jones, who began her own CBD brand in July, expressed her enthusiasm for joining the venture. Jones, known as the Headhunter, is a Welsh taekwondo athlete who won Team GB's first Olympic medal at the London 2012 Games and retained it four years later in Rio de Janeiro. She has also appeared on various television shows. Lisa McWilliams, HempWell's CEO, stated that this collaboration marks a significant milestone for the firm and initiates an exciting new phase. Despite HempWell's reputation, it is currently overdue for a confirmation statement with Companies House. The UK's hemp and CBD market is among the largest in Europe, with a value nearing £1bn. CBD products, including drinks, oils, and edibles, are widely available in stores.",
  "summary": "Team GB Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones has announced a multi-million-pound investment in a UK wellness brand. Her firm, JJ Double Gold, will invest in York-based CBD business HempWell Ltd over the next three years, Jones having started her own brand in July. She said: “HempWell has a wealth of expertise in this area, and [...]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "Former Olympic boxing gold medallist faces charges over minor abduction, attempted rape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/former-olympic-boxing-gold-medallist-faces-charges-over-minor",
        "published": "2026-10-20T05:01:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}