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Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns MP will join thousands of visitors all heading to Abergavenny this week to celebrate the best of Welsh culture and language at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. (29 July – 6 August)
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Alun Cairns is "disappointed" the 2026 bid has been shelved after having worked closely with sporting bodies & the Commonwealth Games Federation.
The British-Irish Council held an extraordinary summit meeting today, hosted by the Welsh government in Cathays Park, Cardiff.
The unemployment rate in Wales has dropped to its lowest level in a decade with a dynamic Welsh jobs market outperforming the rest of the UK.
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns today pledged to do everything he can to provide stability for the rural economy in Wales, following the EU referendum vote.
Alun Cairns talks about priorities on being re-appointed as Secretary of State for Wales
Ahead of the Welsh team returning to Wales and celebrations in the city, Alun Cairns hails their success.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Alun Cairns will meet North Wales business leaders and representatives from local government, higher education and the tourism sector to discuss the outcome of the EU referendum.
Alun Cairns has visited the Cardiff Fanzone ahead of Wales’ semi-final Euro 2016 championship game against Portugal.
Alun Cairns today delivered the Queen's Speech address to the National Assembly of Wales
Alun Cairns has used the Queen's speech address to the Welsh Assembly to set out a vision of a confident Wales ready for life beyond the EU
Secretary of State Alun Cairns has sent a good luck message to the Welsh team ahead of tonight's Euro 2016 semi-final with Portugal
The Secretary of State for Wales says he is impressed by the positive attitude of Welsh businesses post the EU referendum vote
Alun Cairns is meeting the leaders of business, councils and higher education to offer Government help as Britain prepares to leave the EU.
Alun Cairns has hosted a reception for Welsh Water as the company celebrates 15 years as a not-for-profit organisation.
Alun Cairns: “In the year that we mark the 100th anniversary of the Somme, it is particularly important we support Armed Forces Day"
Alun Cairns - who is heading to today's Wales v England game - hopes to see "passionate but responsible" support from Euro 2016 fans.
A strengthening economy across Wales has driven unemployment down again with new statistics pointing to a buoyant jobs market.
The Bill will enable the Welsh Government to "get on with the job of improving the economy, securing jobs and improving public services"
Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, has praised the International Festival of Business as "a prime shop window for Welsh companies"
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