Posts Tagged ‘economic recovery’

A global focus that Wales can achieve

A global focus that Wales can achieve

One thing everyone is agreed on – the Welsh Government’s Economic Renewal Programme, launched this week, marks the end of talking about economic development and signals a fresh urgency to get on and do something about it. But we don’t have to do business in the way we usually have

‘Hardly a welcome to Wales’

‘Hardly a welcome to Wales’

The Severn Crossing’s tolls continue to rise year-on-year, far above most other such tolls. We need a freeze and then a cut, or Welsh businesses will continue to suffer this unjust tax

We can’t afford to cut the public sector

We can’t afford to cut the public sector

During a period of tight financial settlements, public services often become a scapegoat or an easy target for cuts and so-called efficiency savings. But cutting public services now could do the economy more damage and lead to another recession

Building the house anew on Conservative foundations

Building the house anew on Conservative foundations

As the Welsh Conservatives begin their conference in Llandudno, party leader Nick Bourne sets out the case why his is the only party that can rebuild the Welsh economy and govern properly in the interests of Wales

Is Dylan selling the Tories short on manufacturing?

The Conservatives didn’t eviscerate Welsh manufacturing – at least not after 1982

Checking the storm

Checking the storm

Vince Cable is widely credited with having seen the signs of the current economic crisis before any other politician. In an interview with WalesHome, he explains how it could happen again and what needs to be done to prevent it