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Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price has welcomed today’s announcement of 480 new jobs at Airbus’ Broughton site.

Analysis by the Welsh Government Energy Service estimates that the Welsh public sector electric vehicle (EV) fleet is now avoiding the annual purchase of diesel costing up to £3.7 million (2.4 million litres).

Nine Welsh games companies are set to take on a side quest when they exhibit at Tokyo Game Show as part of Creative Wales’ first visit to the global showcase.

• New partnership with Cosine to help improve how artificial intelligence (AI) works in Welsh.
• Welsh Government to provide data, resources and expertise to support Welsh language AI.
• Improving technology to help more people to use Welsh in everyday life.

• Proposals for a new public energy company aims to keep the benefits of our abundant energy sources in Wales
• It could help bring down energy costs over the longer term.
• Energy Minister says: “It’s about cheaper, cleaner energy that is made and owned in Wales.”

• Welsh Government is finalising its approach to a National Energy Strategy.
• The Strategy will set out a vision for a renewable energy sector that retains value in Welsh communities.

• Organisations can apply for grants of £50,000 to £250,000 to invest in new equipment and technology
• The funding will help organisations boost productivity and efficiency, support long-term growth, and encourage resource-efficient, circular economy projects
• Applications are now open and close at 11:59pm on 25 September 2026

• Minister meeting with sector and wants to be biggest supporter of tourism
• Welsh Government consulting on changes to 182-day threshold and committed to reforming business rates to help industry

The new Welsh Government has approved its first major offshore wind project, marking a major milestone for Wales’ renewable energy aspirations.

• Five new energy-efficient business units completed in Llandeilo
• £3 million joint project between Carmarthenshire County Council and Welsh Government
• Units now available for businesses to occupy

• Carmarthenshire business to expand with Welsh Government funding, creating 30 jobs over five years.
• Project is part of ambitious expansion plans which include building a new HQ.
• The Cross Hands employment site, where the business plans to expand, has been developed through a joint venture between Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council.