Economy Secretary, Ken Skates announces £3m for Yr Egin
Following consideration of a business case from the University of Wales Trinity St David, the Economy Secretary has agreed to allocate £3m of capital funding to support Yr Egin – a project that will see an innovative hub for the Creative Industries being established in Carmarthen.
Speaking about his decision, Ken...Read More »
People across Wales could benefit from change to care home charging
The Welsh Government’s five year plan, ‘Taking Wales Forward’, committed to more than doubling the capital limit used in charging for residential social care, from £24,000 to £50,000. If the regulations presented are passed by the Assembly, the limit will move to £30,000 from 10th April this year – increasing...Read More »
£1 million St David’s Day fund for children who have experienced care
Funding will be made available to eligible young people aged between 16 and 25 and either still in local authority care or care leavers to help them progress towards independence.
In 2015/16 there were 5662 looked after children in Wales and 702 care leavers.
Carl Sargeant said:
“Typically, outcomes for children...Read More »
Wales to host the GE Maintenance and Repair facility for GE9X
The announcement, which follows the First Minister’s meeting with GE executives in Washington DC, is accompanied by £20m of GE investment, that includes £5m from the Welsh Government.
The maintenance and repair of the GE9X will safeguard over 400 jobs at GE Aviation Wales. This news comes in addition to the...Read More »
Major research study has the potential to transform the health of the nation
The largest research study of its kind ever to have been undertaken in Wales, HealthWise Wales hopes to recruit 260,000 people aged 16 and older. People who volunteer to take part in the project are asked a series of questions which will help researchers to better understand the health of...Read More »