Finance Secretary confirms commitment to new communities scheme as Landfill Disposal Tax Bill progresses
The Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Bill, which introduces a new landfill disposals tax to replace landfill tax in Wales when it is devolved in April 2018, today reaches stage three, in the National Assembly.
The Welsh Government introduced an amendment, which, if the Bill is...Read More »
New commission with responsibility for higher and further education in Wales to be created
The Welsh Government White Paper also sets out how the new body, which will succeed the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, will regulate the skills sector and have responsibility for funding research and innovation.
In March 2016 Professor Ellen Hazelkorn published her independent review of post-compulsory education in Wales with...Read More »
Economy Secretary at Paris Airshow to promote Wales’ aerospace sector
The Paris Airshow, which is held every other year in the French capital, is one of the world’s largest events of its kind. This year it expects to attract record numbers of exhibiters and more than 250,000 trade visitors.
The Economy Secretary will join the six Wales...Read More »
GD Environmental expands with Welsh Government support creating 39 jobs
The plan, which is backed by £300,000 from the Welsh Government’s Growth & Prosperity Fund, will also safeguard 27 jobs and bring the total employment at its sites in Newport, Pontypool and Llanelli up to 136.
GD Environmental aims to be one of the first carbon positive...Read More »
New drive to connect Welsh pupils with coding – Kirsty Williams
Computer code is a set of rules or instructions that makes it possible to create computer software, apps and websites. It is a means by which learners can transition from being users to becoming authors of technology.
The Welsh Government aims to expand Code Clubs in every part of Wales.
Approximately 300...Read More »