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  • Funds to create pioneering South Wales industrial cluster

    £20 million has been allocated to drive forward the green industrial revolution, cutting emissions and creating jobs across the South Wales region.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Two new COVID-19 testing sites open in south Wales

    Drive-through sites in Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend are the latest UK Government facilities to open.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rail centre and green energy funding in Budget boost for Wales

    The extension of UK wide support schemes were also announced by the Chancellor in his 2021 Budget.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Welsh Secretary’s St David’s Day message

    Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart thanks the people of Wales for their sacrifices over the past year in his St David’s Day message.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government plans Veterans Commissioner for Wales

    Welsh Secretary tells Parliament that UK Government is exploring ways to establish the first ever Veterans Commissioner for Wales.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fund extended to help level-up every corner of United Kingdom

    A multibillion-pound fund to level-up opportunities is being extended so that people in every region and nation of the UK can benefit, it was announced today, 24 February.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Further £650 million funding boost for Covid-19 response in Wales

    Latest Treasury announcement brings the extra funding provided since March 2020 to the devolved administration in Wales to £5.85 billion.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £23 million Seafood Disruption Support Scheme now open

    Fund will cover up to £100,000 of losses per business caused by delays related to the export of fresh or live fish and shellfish to the EU during January 2021.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Covid-19 testing site opens in Aberdare

    The UK Government opens a walk-though coronavirus testing facility in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government doubles armed forces support for vaccine roll-out in Wales

    An additional 96 service personnel will deploy to Wales to support the Welsh Government with the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coronavirus testing facility opens at Royal Mint

    Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart visits a new walk-through COVID-19 testing facility based at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £1 million to cut drug crime in Swansea Bay

    Project ADDER is part of a drive by the UK Government to cut down on drug-related crime and violence.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government helps more than 57,000 businesses in Wales

    Businesses in Wales have benefitted from more than £2 billion in UK Government-backed loans to protect and support jobs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More than 8,000 new businesses launched by jobseekers in Wales

    Thousands of jobseekers in Wales have used support from their local Jobcentre and the New Enterprise Allowance scheme to launch their own business.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Secretary of State thanks people of Wales in New Year message

    Simon Hart MP reflects on a remarkably challenging year and looks ahead to the next 12 months.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Welsh recipients recognised in 2021 New Year Honours

    Welsh Secretary congratulates people from across Wales who have received awards.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Mid Wales Growth Deal Reaches Key Milestone

    The UK Government and other partners sign Heads of Terms for the Mid Wales Growth Deal.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Wales to play part in delivering new British Army vehicle

    A Cardiff-based business has been awarded a £20m contract to provide components for a new armoured fighting vehicle.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces support for vaccine roll-out in Wales

    UK Government announces that the Armed Forces will be deployed across Wales this winter to help set up and operate community vaccination centres.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government signs North Wales Growth Deal

    The UK and Welsh Governments sign the North Wales Growth Deal, bringing jobs and investment to the region.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government