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Apprenticeships Build Skills That Last a Lifetime

Apprenticeships Build Skills That Last a Lifetime

Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Welsh Government

Innovation / Tech

10 February 2025

New £1 Million Programme to Boost South Wales’ Semiconductor Supply Chain

South Wales is set to strengthen its position as a global leader in the semiconductor sector with the launch of the £1 million Compound Semiconductor Supply Chain Development Programme, funded by the Cardiff Capital Region.

Property / Construction

10 February 2025

Savills Submits New Stadium Designs for Wrexham AFC

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Economy / Infrastructure

10 February 2025

Businesses Voice Support for ‘Vital’ Western Gateway

More than 100 businesses and university and local authority leaders have voiced their support for the Western Gateway.

agritech

10 February 2025

Agri-Food Tech Project Kicks Off at Aberthaw

People / Skills

10 February 2025

BT Group to Recruit More Than 115 Apprentices in Cardiff and Merthyr

10 February 2025

Future Generations Commissioner Calls for Wellbeing Focus in Town Regeneration

Development Bank of Wales

10 February 2025

Young Entrepreneurs Buy Cardigan Auto-parts Business

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