Economy Secretary visits businesses in mid Wales to discuss local challenges and opportunities
The visits are part of the Economy Secretary’s ongoing commitment to empowering and strengthening Wales’ regions, so the fruits of prosperity are spread much more evenly across Wales.
It is an approach that is set out clearly in the Welsh Government’s Economic Action Plan, which was launched in December.
The Economy Secretary...Read More »
“Loneliness and isolation in rural Wales is a ticking time bomb” – Huw Irranca-Davies
Tackling loneliness and isolation is a national priority for the Welsh Government. According to the 2016-17 National Survey for Wales, around 17% of the population of Wales, or around 440,000 people, report being lonely.
People living in rural areas are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and isolation. Farming communities by their nature...Read More »
“Loneliness and isolation in rural Wales is a ticking time bomb” – Huw Irranca-Davies
Tackling loneliness and isolation is a national priority for the Welsh Government. According to the 2016-17 National Survey for Wales, around 17% of the population of Wales, or around 440,000 people, report being lonely.
People living in rural areas are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and isolation. Farming communities by their nature...Read More »
Future support for farmers post-Brexit to be talk of the Show
Following the publication of the Welsh Government’s consultation on its new Land Management programme in the weeks running up to the Show, the Cabinet Secretary wants to engage in a dialogue to help shape the ‘made in Wales’ approach.
Over the coming days, the Cabinet Secretary will undertake over forty events...Read More »
Signs positive for Better Jobs scheme
Better Jobs Closer to Home aims to create opportunities and sustainable jobs by utilising the spending power of public procurement. This is achieved through the use of innovative commercial approaches and, through the use of reserved contracts, using that lever to create jobs in areas of high employment need.
Four Better...Read More »