December 9, 2009
New funding arrangements for Wales will ensure a fair deal for the people of Wales for years to come. Under the deal negotiated with the UK Treasury the UK will take action if Wales becomes disproportionately disadvantaged by the Barnett formula. Mr Hain said “This commitment is a major breakthrough for Wales. The Barnett formula ...
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December 1, 2009
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country. The party’s new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a ‘mansion tax’ on homes worth over £2million. Jenny Randerson AM said, ‘These are ...
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December 1, 2009
Comment on today’s figures which show that the rate of so-called ‘enterprise births’ or new business start-ups in Wales is among the lowest in the UK, Shadow Minister for the Economy David Melding AM said: “It is essential for the future health of the Welsh economy that we develop growth in the enterprise culture. “That’s ...
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