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Event Wales support confirmed for Gottwood and Merthyr Rising
Gottwood Festival and Merthyr Rising will both take place over the weekend of 9-12 June and are looking forward to welcoming back the crowds at both ends of the country.

Welsh universities change lives with artificial intelligence and data science
Welsh Government investment in universities collaborating in data science and artificial intelligence is changing lives and helping Wales become an international leader in the field. As part of the Digital Strategy for Wales, £500,000 of funding is being shared between 22 innovative projects.

£2.9m boost for Wales’ Brilliant Basics - the little things which make a big difference to a holiday experience
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has today announced £2.9m from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics capital fund will be shared among 18 projects that will help deliver small-scale infrastructure improvements in strategically important tourism locations across Wales.

Welsh Government steps in to replace EU-funded programmes to support people with complex barriers to find work
- Welsh Government steps in following UK Government broken promise to replace EU funding in full through Shared Prosperity Fund.
- Expanded Welsh Government-funded, Wales-wide programme to launch in April 2023.
- Two existing EU-funded schemes extended for an additional year to ensure a smooth transition.

Tourism and hospitality: a great sector to work in, which helps important experiences come to life – Economy Minister Vaughan Gething
“Tourism and hospitality is a great sector to work in” – that’s the message from Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, to mark the start of Wales Tourism Week 2022 (15 – 22 May).

Welsh and UK Governments agree to establish Freeports in Wales
The Welsh Government has reached agreement with the UK Government on the establishment of Freeports in Wales, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has confirmed.

Offshore Energy Cluster aims to realise North Wales’ low-carbon potential
M-SParc has been chosen as the accountable body for the Offshore Energy Alliance – a supply chain cluster established to take advantage of the opportunities offered by offshore energy in North Wales.

Welsh Government supporting growth and development of home-grown events
Arts and cultural events across Wales are looking forward to welcoming back visitors in person over the coming months as organisers switch back to live audience performances.

Economy Minister announces £4.5m funding for Flexible Skills Programme
The Welsh Government is providing £4.5 million to develop the skills-base of businesses and create a Welsh workforce ready to capitalise on future economic opportunities, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced today.

Pembrokeshire tourism businesses gear up for Easter
As tourism businesses across Wales gear up for Easter, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, visited businesses in Pembrokeshire who are looking forward to welcoming visitors following new developments and investment.

£13m for Trade Unions to deliver learning support and upskill workers
More than £13million will support Trade Unions deliver skills solutions and learning support to workers over the next three years, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced today.