Devolving powers over employment, taxes, skills and transport to north Wales would boost its economy, jobs and productivity, a report backed by the region’s six local councils says. Billed as a “growth vision”, it aims to create at least 120,000 jobs by 2035. The document, also supported by business leaders and colleges, aims to boost
Unemployment in Wales has fallen again and the gap between rates in Wales and the UK continues to widen. The unemployment rate in Wales between May and July has fallen to 4.1% while for the UK as a whole it remains at 4.9% for a third month. The number of people unemployed in Wales is
Wolseley, which owns the national firm Plumb Center, announced it will cut the jobs as part of a move that will see the closure of 80 branches and a distribution centre. The shake-up, which will cost the firm £100 million, comes during what bosses say has been a challenging period in the UK, where it has seen
PwC in Wales is currently recruiting for a new intake of graduates, but many more jobs could be created. He said: “There is really good centre at University of South Wales for cyber security and we also have the Software Academy in Newport. Jobs Breakdown All 1,000 new recruits will tackle cyber security and privacy
More than 5,000 new jobs were created in Wales as foreign investments in the UK hit a high, government figures show. A Department for International Trade report shows 5,443 new posts were created in 2015-16 – a 7% increase on the previous financial year. Almost 7,000 jobs were created or safeguarded by foreign direct investment
A flagship youth job creation scheme run by the Welsh Government is cutting the support it offers to firms by half. Jobs Growth Wales (JGW) used to offer 100% subsidy for firms to employ people aged between 16-24, but its website now says it is offering just half. Economy Secretary Ken Skates said market conditions had improved,
