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Alun Cairns Praises Pride of Britain Awards

"The Pride of Britain Awards is truly a remarkable event acknowledging extraordinary people from all over the UK." - Alun Cairns.

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Welsh Secretary awards grower of Downing Street Christmas tree

Secretary of State for Wales awards UK business whose Christmas tree will now appear inside Number 10, Downing St.

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Welsh Secretary: Heathrow expansion

Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, shares his views on the Heathrow expansion.

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Mitre Linen celebrates its 70th anniversary

Mitre Linen celebrated its 70th anniversary with a visit from The Secretary of State for Wales.

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Celebrating Welsh business excellence at Fast Growth 50 Awards

Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, will be attending the Fast Growth 50 Awards in Cardiff to celebrate Welsh businesses.

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Employment hits record high as Welsh jobs market powers ahead

The employment rate in Wales continues to increase as shown in recent statistics.

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Department of International Trade figures show over 5000 new jobs in Wales

Secretary of State responds to newly released FDI figures

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Lord Bourne sees high flying Welsh aerospace industry in action

Wales' expertise in the aerospace industry has been hailed by Lord Bourne during a visit to the renowned Farnborough International Airshow.

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Alun Cairns visits Cardiff’s Fanzone ahead of Wales’ historic Euro 2016 Semi Final

Alun Cairns has visited the Cardiff Fanzone ahead of Wales’ semi-final Euro 2016 championship game against Portugal.

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Wales Office Minister sees rehabilitation scheme at Cardiff prison

Wales office minister Lord Bourne visited Cardiff prison today to see how one of Wales' biggest prisons prepares offenders for life outside.

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Lord Bourne: “A vote to leave the EU is a leap in the dark that Welsh businesses cannot afford to take”

Lord Bourne visits JoJo Maman Bébé to highlight why it is crucial for Welsh businesses that we remain within a reformed EU

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Hat trick of good news for Welsh economy as employment rate hits record high

The Welsh jobs market has recorded a hat-trick of good news with employment up, unemployment falling and a drop in the claimant count.

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Making sure the BBC serves Wales better

UK Government plans for the BBC announced today will help make sure Welsh audiences are served better by the public broadcaster.

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Prime Minister David Cameron: "Welsh food and drink industry better off in reformed EU"

More than 40,000 jobs in the UK’s food and drinks industry will be safer inside a reformed European Union, the Prime Minister said today at event held at Downing Street.

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Passengers are invited to have their say on the next InterCity West Coast franchise

Alun Cairns: "Improving our rail network is a key element of our ambitious plans for economic growth across the country"

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Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns sets out his priorities for the new Welsh Government

Alun Cairns: "My overriding priority as Secretary of State is to work with the new Welsh Government to deliver economic security for people living in Wales"

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Alun Cairns writes for the Sunday Times

New Welsh Secretary writes about his priorities since his appointment to the Cabinet

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Alun Cairns writes for the Sunday Times

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New Welsh Secretary writes about his priorities since his appointment to the Cabinet

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HSBC and successful business founders launch Entrepreneurs Exchange

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New opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business, to be inspired, gain practical advice launched in Wales

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TVR to create 150 new jobs following investment in new Ebbw Vale plant

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Alun Cairns: TVR investment shows Wales is open for business

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Employment in Wales hits new high with record numbers in work

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Another strong quarter of figures for the Welsh economy shows employment in Wales is rising with a drop in people claiming benefits

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Welsh innovators, Hydro, partner with Chelsea Group to bring clean water worldwide

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Stephen Crabb: "I am delighted that a leading Welsh company is taking action by playing a key part in bringing clean, healthy water to those that need it most"

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Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns welcomes Tech Nation report

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Alun Cairns: "The Tech Nation report recognises the significance of the sector in Wales as well as the wide range of skills and specialisms that truly make Wales a Tech Nation"

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Lord Bourne attends Tata Steel Task Force

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Lord Bourne: "Our immediate focus now is to work with our Task Force partners to support workers at Tata Steel sites in South Wales"

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South Wales in prime position to establish itself as the leading region in creative sector

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Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns highlights Wales’ vibrant creative sector during visit to leading Welsh creative industries

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Welsh Secretary comments on Tata Steel job losses

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Stephen Crabb: "These proposed job losses are a severe blow to the community of Port Talbot and the local economy"

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Welsh Secretary Stephen on the Daily Post Business Awards

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Stephen Crabb: "This year’s finalists for the Daily Post’s Business Awards demonstrate the enormous range of exciting companies that call North Wales their home"

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Lord Bourne hails Welsh museums during visit to the Waterfront

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Lord Bourne: "Our museums provide a unique opportunity for people to learn about how our rich and proud history has helped to shape Wales in the 21st Century"

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North Wales rail summit to drive forward rail modernisation to the region

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UK Government Ministers attend rail summit to ensure North Wales benefits from the Northern Powerhouse

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Secretary of State vows "I won't let Wales slip behind" as unemployment rises

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New figures show a fall in employment across Wales after a summer of growth. Year on year, the overall picture for jobs is positive

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UK Government committed to historic Welsh funding floor

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Alun Cairns today reaffirmed the UK Government's commitment to introducing a funding floor for the first time alongside the Spending Review.

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Wales’ small business owners are the true heroes of the Welsh economic revival

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Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb speaks to the Western Mail on the importance of Wales' small businesses

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Wrexham prison pumps millions into economy of North Wales and gets set to become major employer

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Stephen Crabb: "Public sector projects like Wrexham prison demonstrate how the region is in prime position to make multi million pound investments work"

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Stephen Crabb's Remembrance Day message

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Stephen Crabb: As we bow our heads in silence. we join together as a nation to show that their commitment does not go unnoticed, and that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

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Welsh Secretary pays tribute to Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday

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Alun Cairns sees how Universal Credit rollout is transforming lives across Wales

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Alun Cairns: "Our welfare reforms are designed to create a fairer system where people are always better off in work than on benefits"

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Stephen Crabb "The world won't wait for Wales"

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Secretary of State Stephen Crabb's speech on devolution at Cardiff University's Business School

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Welsh Constables win regional Police Bravery Award after saving family from Gwent house fire

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Two Gwent Police constables have won a regional Police Bravery Award for saving eight people from a house fire in Newport.

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Wales Office Minister sees how Cardiff Station is making life easier for commuters

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Alun Cairns: "With the Rugby World Cup here in Cardiff, it is crucial that our rail network can manage the pressure"

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Over 2000 Welsh businesses have their broadband boosted

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Alun Cairns: "If we want Welsh businesses to innovate and prosper, we need to help them secure access to the best communications technology"

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UK Government demonstrates support for vital South Wales industries

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Welsh Secretary and Business Minister see how significant defence investment supports Welsh manufacturing industry and helps creates jobs

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Cardiff City Deal Western Mail Op Ed

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Cardiff City Deal Op Ed from Greg Clark and Stephen Crabb

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Wheel tough work for Wales Office Minister

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Alun Cairns: "Prostate Cymru is a really good cause so I was determined to get over the finishing line"

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Private and public sector partnership equips job seekers with new confidence and skills

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Lord Bourne: "This diploma is a brilliant example of the innovation and creativity being used across Wales"

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Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb visits Royal Welsh Show

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Stephen Crabb: “We must harvest the full economic potential of our food and farming industry”

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