"The World can follow Wales’ example on building a better society” – Eluned Morgan
The minister was speaking during the first day of her first overseas visit as Wales’ first ever International Relations Minister.
It’s also the first time a Welsh Government minister has visited the World Bank in the USA’s capital city.
During a keynote speech, the minister set out the way that the Welsh...Read More »
Welsh tax plans to build momentum in 2019
This year’s plan focuses on developing our approach to taxation in Wales – exploring the scope for continued improvement to tax administration, while further strengthening the links between tax and policy areas, and ensuring taxes remain fair throughout this process.
Some of the highlights of the 2019 work plan are:
- Developing tax...Read More »
Welsh Government make £2m available for West Wales Arfor pilot
The Arfor Innovation fund, a product of the Welsh Government’s budget agreement with Plaid Cymru, will target support in Gwynedd, Anglesey, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, particularly in areas where there is a high percentage of Welsh speakers and an inflow of older people and outflow of younger people. It will focus...Read More »
Minister for International Relations and Welsh language visits the US to boost trade with Wales’ most important business partner
The United States is Wales’ largest inward investor, with some 270 US-owned companies currently based in Wales employing almost 50,000 people. America is also one of Wales’ top trading partners, importing £2.3 billion worth of goods from Wales last year.
During the 4 day visit, the Minister will hold meetings with...Read More »
First Minister marks start of a week of St David’s Day events around the world
The First Minister, Mark Drakeford, will be in Brussels on Tuesday (26th February) to host a St David’s Day reception and in Paris on Wednesday (27th February) to open officially the Welsh Government’s new office in the city.
The Paris office is the latest in the Welsh Government’s careful expansion of...Read More »