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Vaughan Gething named Wales Economy minister as Ken Skates leaves Welsh Government
Politics
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced a reshuffle of the cabinet of the Welsh Government
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List of Ƶ's 100 most prosperous areas contains only two places in the North
Economy
The prosperity ranking from the Legatum Institute aim to show a wider picture of prosperity than simple GDP, but are dominated by the Home Counties
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Government must make good on levelling-up promises if East Midlands is to prosper
Economy
Region must be a priority as Queen’s Speech sets out plan for “unleashing nation’s potential” post-Covid
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LEP relaunches free support hub for North Bank's new economic era as both councils elect new leaders
Local Enterprise Partnership
HEY Business Growth Hub is 'back' with Jon Brunton at the helm having previously served the wider Humber entity
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Labour accuses Government of ‘catastrophic’ freeports blunder, saying they could be excluded from Ƶ trade deals
freeports
Smallprint could mean firms based in freeports might not benefit from post-Brexit deals
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Marvin Rees re-elected as mayor of Bristol
Local Elections
His victory will mean he will run the city for another three years
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Andy Street re-elected as West Midlands Mayor
West Midlands
Former John Lewis managing director has won a second term until 2024 to lead the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Labour's Dan Norris declared new West of England mayor
Local Elections
He will succeed the Conservative's Tim Bowles who is retiring from politics
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Former Liverpool MP Luciana Berger to join Cazoo's board after $7bn merger
North West
Ms Berger represented Liverpool Wavertree until 2019
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'Jobs, jobs, jobs' is Plaid Cymru's mantra as they vow to tackle low pay in Wales
Employment
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price said Welsh Labour had failed to support indigenous Welsh businesses and create well-paid jobs
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'Festival of tourism' event and 'Experience Wales' campaign promised by Tories if elected
Politics
Plaid also pledge year long 'Festival of Wales' while Welsh Labour back growth of high-quality, year-round experiences that are good for visitors and local people
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Plans for Grade A offices, a new market and 650 homes approved for Birkenhead
North West
It's hoped the plans will 'elevate' the town - with quality housing and the emergence of a cafe culture
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Welsh Conservatives focus plans on ensuring that the Welsh economy recovers quickly from Covid-19
Conservative Party
While there are some economic priorities that are similar, this may be the most pragmatic of the manifestos by the three main political parties in Wales
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Government urged to make decision on vital defence contracts
Armed Forces
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence John Healey uses visit to Plymouth marine businesses to call for clarity on future of navy
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Freeport process 'quicker and smoother' if Welsh Government onboard - but concerns remain
Wales
Welsh Affairs select committee members debated the issues holding up Wales pressing on with a freeport
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Transport and connectivity top mayoral priorities for Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
North West
The mayoral election is due to take place on May 6
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Senedd election: Parties spell out their plans for the North Wales economy if elected in May
Politics
Plaid Cymru, Welsh Labour, the Welsh Conservatives and other party groups say what they'll do for businesses in the region
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Pub and restaurant rules for Wales once indoor reopening starts
Wales
First Minister Mark Drakeford explained what measures would likely still be in place when hospitality opens indoors
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Holidays to Wales timetable under current Welsh roadmap for reopening
Coronavirus
There is now a clear path to reopening the important visitor economy in Wales after months in lockdown
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Plaid Cymru's manifesto calls for considerable change to ensure a strong future Welsh economy
Politics
Plaid's manifesto seemingly wants to change everything and is teeming with ideas to create a new and very different approach to economic development
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Plaid Cymru's manifesto calls for considerable change to ensure a strong future Welsh economy
Labour Party
Plaid's manifesto seemingly wants to change everything and is teeming with ideas to create a new and very different approach to economic development
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Former Education Secretary's Humber skills push to maximise green future
Education
Justine Greening flagged up new investment in the green economy and importance of local talent
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Government defends Boris Johnson's texts to James Dyson over tax status
Politics
It said it was right to secure equipment for the NHS in “extraordinary times”
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Mark Drakeford says indoor hospitality and tourism timetable for Wales due on Friday
Politics
The First Minister was asked whether he will move the reopening of pubs, restaurants and cafes to May 17
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