The Taskforce established by Welsh Government with the UK Government to support workers, communities and supply chain firms affected by the proposed closure of Ford’s Bridgend plant will meet for the first time this morning. The Taskforce, which is co-sponsored by Welsh Government Economy Minister Ken Skates and Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns, will be chaired by Professor Richard … [Read more...]
Welsh Minister calls for rethink over BEP closure
The closure of Ford Bridgend Engine Plant will have a devastating impact on its employees, the supply chain and Bridgend, said Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates. “Earlier today I spoke with Graham Hoare, Chairman of Ford UK, who informed me that the company intends to begin a consultation to close its Bridgend engine plant in September 2020 to move production of its Dragon engine to … [Read more...]
Further boost for Welsh transport projects
Wales’s Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates has announced a pot of £32.9 million to improve transport across Wales. The allocation of local authority grants will help fund schemes which support the Welsh Government’s economic priorities for jobs and growth, promote economic activity through improved access to employment, encourage active and sustainable travel and connect … [Read more...]