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Wealth figures highlight state of economic decline say Tories

December 9, 2009 No Comments

Today’s publication of the latest Gross Value Added (GVA) figures showing that prosperity levels in Wales remain the lowest of any UK nation or region. Shadow Minister for the Economy David Melding AM said: “Today’s figures show that ministers’ claims to be confident of delivering economic prosperity for Wales have a very hollow ring. “A ...

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Melding criticises Assembly Government for failure to create an “Enterprise Culture”

Melding criticises Assembly Government for failure to create an “Enterprise Culture”

December 1, 2009 No Comments

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 ...

Opposition parties round on Labour over unemployment

November 11, 2009 No Comments

Commenting on today’s unemployment figures for Wales, Welsh Lib Dem Shadow Economy Minister, Jenny Randerson AM said: “Another month, another set of figures show that Welsh families are more likely to be facing unemployment and hardship than most other places in the UK. “We are continuing to see high unemployment, high economic inactivity, and high ...

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Gillan: “recession plans not working”

Gillan: “recession plans not working”

November 11, 2009 No Comments

Commenting on the latest unemployment figures published today, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan MP said: “Unemployment in Wales continues to be a blight on the economy and on the lives of workers and their families struggling to survive Labour’s recession. “In the last year 600 jobs a week have been lost in ...

bmibaby jobs to go in Cardiff

bmibaby jobs to go in Cardiff

November 4, 2009 No Comments

bmibaby, the low-cost unit of British Midland Airways, or bmi, Wednesday said it may have to cut 158 jobs under its restructuring plans. The airline said 54 pilot and 82 cabin crew positions are at risk of redundancy at Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff airports. A further 22 management and support positions at head office and ...