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Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates on the latest Labour Market Statistics
Commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said:

Welsh business rates frozen for 2021-22
Business rates in Wales will not be subject to an inflationary increase in 2021-22 Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has confirmed today.

New Export Action Plan crucial to Welsh economy
The Welsh Government’s new Export Action Plan will provide the most ambitious and comprehensive programme of export support put in place in Wales.

Let’s face loneliness in Wales together – one connection at a time
The First Minister of Wales and Welsh Government cabinet have called on the people of Wales to back the fourth Great Winter Get Together campaign as it kicks off this week.

Pilot of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to care homes to begin
A pilot for the roll-out of the COVID-19 Pfizer / BioNtech vaccine to Welsh care homes is to begin on Wednesday [Wednesday 16], just over a week after the first jab was administered in the UK, the Health Minister has announced.

New regulations to suspend evictions this Christmas
Emergency legislation will form part of efforts to protect public health and support renters this Christmas, Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James has confirmed.

Welsh Government announce plans for serial testing in schools and colleges from January
The Welsh Government has announced plans to roll out serial testing in schools and colleges from January.

People in Wales urged to keep up MIGHTY recycling effort this Christmas to help Wales get to number one
- Early indication show boost in recycling over lockdown – we recycled 21% more food waste than same time last year
- 55% of us recycling more than we did last year
- Ultra-athlete and chef Matt Pritchard supports drive to boost food waste recycling with exclusive Christmas recipe video

Landmark changes to blood donation rules
Wales has taken the landmark decision to lift restrictions on LGBT+ people donating blood.

Economic Resilience Fund vital in protecting more than 470 jobs at Swansea-based businesses
The Welsh Government’s unique Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has helped safeguard more than 470 jobs at two Swansea-based businesses against the economic effects of the coronavirus.

New information and advice centre opens to help hauliers in Brexit transition
A new information and advice site which prepares hauliers for the end of the transition period with the EU has today opened at Pont Abraham services in Carmarthenshire, serving hauliers bound for Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.

Updated covid control plan to be published
An updated version of Wales’ covid control plan will be published next week, the First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.