£8m extra funding to support Further Education pay
The £8m additional money will also contribute to an increase in pay for support staff in FE colleges, many of whom are on the living wage.
The announcement was made in the Senedd today, during a debate on Further Education in Wales.
Kirsty Williams the Education Secretary said:
“I am...Read More »
All Wales regulation to tackle agricultural pollution: “a measured and necessary response”’ – Lesley Griffiths
The new Regulations will replicate good practice measures adopted already by many farmers across Wales.
It follows claims by the FUW the announcement on regulations to be introduced next spring is simply a knee-jerk reaction to recent media coverage. The FUW further claimed the Welsh Government is not committed to partnership...Read More »
High tech Newport building now home to IBM, BT, Nokia and others
The 750,000 sq ft building in Newport was initially specifically built for wafer fabrication production. Its specialist nature meant it was a very difficult property to let or sell which resulted in it remaining empty for many years.
However ten years ago Welsh Government entered into an agreement...Read More »
Nearly half of Wales’ electricity came from renewable sources in 2017
Last year the equivalent of 48% of the country’s electricity, a rise from 43% in 2016, came from renewable sources as the country edges towards ambitious targets for clean energy by 2030.
The Energy Generation in Wales 2017 report showed that Wales generated more than twice what...Read More »
Wales continues to spend more on key public services
Figures released by the Treasury today, show Wales spends £2,310 per person on health – 6.5% higher than spending per person in England.
Spending on health and social services combined increased by 3.8% in Wales – the highest increase of any of the 4 UK countries, according to the Country and...Read More »