Welsh exports up by over 4%

10 Sep 2018

News that Welsh exports have increased by more than 4% has been welcomed by Economy Secretary Ken Skates. The latest export statistics – published this week – show that the value of Welsh exports stood at £16.6 billion in the year to June 2018, representing an increase of  £0.7 billion…

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First Minister opens Welsh Government office in top export destination

05 Sep 2018

First Minister Carwyn Jones is in Berlin today to officially open the first of 2 new Welsh Government offices in Germany. The Welsh Government’s new offices in Berlin and Dusseldorf will ensure Wales is able to develop strong trade links post-Brexit. It forms part of an expansion of the Welsh…

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A New Rail Deal: Made in Wales, for Wales

30 Aug 2018

This is a landmark moment for the railway in Wales. For the first time a rail service has been procured and awarded in Wales, for Wales.

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Finance Secretary announces extra £17m EU funds to help young people in South East Wales unlock their career potential

29 Aug 2018

An extra £17m EU funds will be invested to help over 7,000 young people across South East Wales improve their employment prospects, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mark Drakeford will announce today.   Inspire2Achieve, led by Blaenau Gwent and Newport Councils, will receive an extra £15.9m of EU funding to…

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First Minister responds to UK Government’s ‘no deal’ plans

24 Aug 2018

‘No deal’ is not an option and the UK Government’s bluff is fooling no-one – First Minister, Carwyn Jones   Responding to the UK Government’s ‘no deal’ plans, First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones said: “The writing is on the wall. ‘No deal’ would be a catastrophic failure of the…

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There’s still time – a week until Young People into Agriculture Scheme closes

22 Aug 2018

With a week to go until the latest window for applications for the Young People into Agriculture scheme closes, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths is urging people to find out more about the scheme and consider applying.   Earlier this year the Cabinet Secretary…

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EU funds boost for new Bridgend business development

21 Aug 2018

More than £2m of EU funds will be invested to improve facilities and create new premises to meet demand from small and medium-sized businesses in Bridgend, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford announced today [21 August].   The EU funding will support the redevelopment of the Innovation Centre at Bridgend Science Park…

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Health Secretary approves £646,000 funding to upgrade Fishguard Health Centre

21 Aug 2018

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has today confirmed £646,000 funding to refurbish Fishguard Health Centre.   The funding will support the merger of Fishguard and Goodwick surgeries, updating the facilities at the current Fishguard GP practice to accommodate this service change and lead to improved services for patients. The Health Secretary…

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Adult gender identity services available in Wales this autumn

17 Aug 2018

From this autumn, people requiring gender identity treatment will be able to access more of their treatment in Wales, Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has announced. The new Welsh Gender Team will start seeing patients at the end of October, allowing transgender people to access the care they need closer to…

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Standing Up For Steel Report 2018

26 Jul 2018

Welsh Labour Conference 2017 supported the Contemporary Issue “Steel 2020: The Future of Welsh Steel Industry” calling for the creation of a Welsh Steel Working Party and the preparation of a report on the ‘Future of the Welsh Steel Industry’ for Conference 2018. Below is the report delivered at the…

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First Minister Carwyn Jones AM speech to Welsh Labour Conference 2018

21 Apr 2018

Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Carwyn Jones’ speech to Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno, Saturday 21st April 2018 ***Check against delivery*** Good afternoon, Conference. I can only assume by the full hall that the age of austerity has hit the fringe meeting buffet provision. It is great to be here…

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Vaughan Gething AM speech to Welsh Labour Conference 2018

21 Apr 2018

Vaughan Gething AM speech to Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno, Saturday 21st April 2018 ***Check against delivery*** Conference, In the immortal words of Sansa Stark, winter has come.     Another winter, where our health and care services have been tested to their limit. Another winter, where our dedicated NHS and…

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A Healthy & Active Wales: Huw Irranca-Davies AM speech to Welsh Labour Conference 2018

21 Apr 2018

Huw Irranca-Davies AM speech to Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno, Saturday 21st April 2018 ***Check against delivery*** Thank you, Chair – and can I add my congratulations to Carolyn and to both candidates for running such a positive and engaging campaign. Carolyn, I look forward to campaigning alongside you in…

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Christina Rees MP speech to Welsh Labour Conference 2018

21 Apr 2018

Christina Rees MP speech to Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno, Saturday 21st April 2018 ***Check against delivery*** I am proud to be amongst the first to congratulate Carolyn Harris on her election as Deputy Leader of Welsh Labour. I know that she will work tirelessly to take Welsh Labour’s message…

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Welsh Labour Annual Best Practice Awards 2018

20 Apr 2018

CLPs and Affiliates are invited to make nominations for the best practice awards to be awarded at Welsh Labour Conference 2018. There are five categories of award: The Rhodri Morgan Award | Local Leader in your community Merit Award | Outstanding or exemplary service to the Labour Party Long service Award Marlene…

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