Struggling businesses being short changed because of Labour’s latest failure Friday, 21 January, 2022 Businesses in Wales are missing out on much-needed financial support because of Labour’s failure to be crystal clear with details, the Welsh Conservatives have said. Companies in other UK nations can claim a cash help package of up to around £12.2 million, but in Wales the Labour administration is wrongly capping the amount at £335,000. The UK and Scottish Governments are giving businesses the top... Assembly News
Labour minister ‘living in cloud-cuckoo-land’ over hospitality horror show 19th January 2022 Labour’s Economy Minister has been accused of “living in cloud-cuckoo-land” after claiming COVID passports had not had a major impact on hospitality businesses... Assembly News
‘No excuses for not giving hospitality industry more cash help,’ Welsh Conservatives say 14th January 2022 News that pubs in Wales lost an average of £16,000 each as a result of Labour’s latest tough coronavirus restrictions has been branded “an utter travesty” by... Assembly News
Welsh Conservative response to UK economy being above pre-Covid levels in November 14th January 2022 Commenting on the news that the UK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels for the first time in November, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for the Economy, Paul... Assembly News
Welsh Conservatives call for rule-of-six and two-metre distancing to be scrapped 12th January 2022 Senedd Conservatives are calling for the Labour Government in Cardiff Bay to remove “economically cruel and clinically unnecessary” restrictions on businesses... Assembly News
Labour must stop sneaking new COVID rules in under the radar, Welsh Conservatives demand 11th January 2022 Workers in Wales can now be punished with £60 fines for going to work if they are able to work from home instead, it has been revealed. Employers could also be... Assembly News
New trade deal is a ‘fantastic success story’ with big boost expected for Wales’ economy 17th December 2021 News that the UK and Australia have signed a world-class trade deal has been hailed a “fantastic success story” by the Welsh Conservatives. The deal is expected... Senedd News
Calls for ‘cancellation compensation fund’ for businesses amid increase in no-show bookings 15th December 2021 Labour ministers must create a ‘cancellation compensation fund’ for hospitality businesses as many traders are being hit with no-shows amid concerns surrounding... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives issue fresh plea for rate reduction ahead of Small Business Saturday 3rd December 2021 Welsh Conservatives have reiterated their calls for Labour ministers to slash business rates for next year as we work to bounce back from the pandemic. The... Senedd News
First Minister told to put NHS and Covid ahead of pet projects 30th November 2021 Mark Drakeford was told by Senedd Conservatives today that his party’s coalition with Plaid Cymru has prioritised the constitution over the most pressing issues... Senedd News