Success of Welsh Ports requires all hands on deck
With Welsh Government support, the Welsh Ports Group has organised a reception during London International Shipping week to offer ports professionals a unique opportunity to network and promote Welsh ports and their services, as well as promote Welsh ports to the international community.
Speaking at the event, Economy and...Read More »
First Minister takes step to protect Wales post-Brexit
In an unprecedented move, the Welsh and Scottish Governments have worked jointly on their opposition to the bill and have today tabled a memorandum setting out their detailed analysis of the bill as it is currently drafted.
The EU (Withdrawal) Bill would see all EU laws which affect the UK brought...Read More »
Welsh Government factory expansion plans for Invertek Drives heralds jobs growth
Invertek Drives Ltd already employs 180 people. It was first established in 1998 to manufacture controllers for electric motors found in everything from machines, fans and conveyors through to elevators.
It has ambitious plans to increase its turnover to £50 million by 2022 and to increase the number of...Read More »
Huge increase in visitor spending in Wales
In the 12 months ending July 2017, there were 102 million tourism day visits to Wales, with an associated spend of £4,874 million. The number of visits has increased 11% compared to the 12 months ending July 2016, while the amount spent has increased 51%.
Wales’ performance is particularly strong in...Read More »
Our Valleys, Our Future
These are the three priorities in Our Valleys, Our Future – the high-level action plan launched by the Ministerial Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys, in July.
The Blaenavon meeting is the latest in a series of public engagement events taking place in September and early October to discuss the plan.
Key...Read More »