Lovely to welcome @elliereeves.bsky.social to Gower today, and to show off some of the fantastic small businesses that make Mumbles so special. Thanks to Paul from Mumbles Traders Association for meeting with us too.

Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month is your chance to look behind the gene and learn about the invisible challenges and untold stories of Huntington’s Disease. Please take a little time to visit the Huntington's Disease Association website to find out more: www.hda.org.uk

Great first meeting of the Irish Sea Resilience Taskforce in Anglesey, bringing together representatives from across Wales, Ireland and beyond to strengthen vital sea connections between the nations. www.gov.wales/irish-sea-re...

The Tour de France is coming to Wales. Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i ddathlu'r newyddion gwych yma heno. I know Wales will provide a unique and memorable experience for competitors and fans alike - Vive le Tour!

I love the opening paragraph… and while the rest of the article completely takes apart the malfunctioning clown car that is Reform and its ego-in-chief, Farage… it all really comes down to this….

What a lovely way to mark International Women’s Day, by having the honour of joining so many inspirational women making a difference in planning on The Planner RTPI’s Women of Influence List. Thank you! www.theplanner.co.uk/2025/03/07/p...

What a lovely evening at the 25th Technocamps International Women’s Day Celebration, and what a joy to have the company of the amazing Beti Williams MBE - a leading light for women in computing and STEM. Technocamps opens up horizons, challenging stereotypes and changing perceptions.

Lush to be out on the doorstep with Marsha Phillips, @welsh-labour.bsky.social’s fantastic candidate for Penllergaer ward!

Lovely visit to Silver Cross Scout Campsite this morning… it brought back many happy memories of my Venture Scout days. The best of times!

The Family Engagement Team for The Independent Review of Maternity and Neonatal Services at Swansea Bay University Health Board are hosting focus groups where people can share their experiences, including what went well, and what didn’t. Your feedback will help influence future services.

A fantastic celebration of all things Welsh Food and Drink at the Houses of Parliament as part of Wales Week in London. It was wonderful to meet so many passionate Welsh producers!

Great meeting with UK Gov Minister for Local Growth, Alex Norris, about future funding for regional economic and social development. Good to see the ongoing commitment to delivering the Prime Minister’s commitment to return decision-making and funding to Wales following the Tory’s power-grab.

Thank you to The Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alastair King and all our partners for making our Investing in Future Wales event at Mansion House such a success! As part of Wales in London week, it was wonderful opportunity to demonstrate why Fintech businesses choose Wales as a place to grow and thrive.

What an honour to celebrate St David’s Day with our good friends the Swiss Ambassador the team at the Swiss Embassy as part of Wales Week in London. It was a lovely opportunity to build on our economic links… and to toast the participation of Wales women's football team at this summer’s EURO 2025!

Ex-Reform UK Wales leader accused of taking Russian bribes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It was fantastic to catch up with the Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance - their enthusiasm and passion is contagious. Pop in to the cafe for a cuppa or a meal and lovely welcome, or book a flight on the Spitfire coming later in 2025!

Great visit to CyDen in today with Mike Hedges and @juliejamesms.bsky.social to explore how we can support the business CyDen started as a spin-off from Swansea University and has grown into a >£100m company. The HQ, manufacturing, development and clinical testing all take place in its home town.

Yesterday we welcomed our valued friends from the Nordic and Benelux region. They are here because Wales is an innovator and they were keen to find out more about our work. I really enjoyed discussing our economic links, including in the space of renewable energy and other high-growth sectors.

Me and that one other person. Once a day, every day. Just in case.

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It was good to attend the Tata Transition Board meeting yesterday, where it was agreed that the first of the growth and regeneration projects in Port Talbot will receive £8.2 million from the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board. Read more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

It was super-exciting to visit the excellent R&D facilities at AberInnovation, and to meet the brilliant businesses and innovators who are doing amazing things across health, food tech, the circular economy and more!

I’m delighted to have given the Welsh Government’s backing for what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe. Our equity investment will support Menter Môn Morlais to unleash tidal energy innovation in North Wales. Read more: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

For more than 40 years, Newport has been home to the R&D and manufacturing arm of KLA’s SPTS division, offering great jobs and exciting careers. It was fantastic to visit their very impressive new premises this week to hear about their ambitious plans for the future!

What a pleasure to join Julie James MS to celebrate the success of the Work and Health Program across South West Wales. It’s all about transforming lives for people disadvantaged in the labour market. I loved hearing about the individual stories, and seeing the passion and commitment of the staff!

🚌 Business Engagement tour: Aberystwyth! Thanks to everyone who came to our third Regional Business Engagement event at AberInnovation today. 💬 Want to join the conversation? Don’t miss our upcoming Regional Business Engagement Events in Wrexham and Ynys Mon!

The Educational Maintenance Allowance will be going up to £40/week. Whilst the EMA was scrapped under the Tories in England in 2011, the Welsh Government kept it because helping young people stay in education and achieve their potential is one of the best investments we can make.

Both Ynys Môn and the Celtic Freeport are now live!   Together they are set to bring £6.5bn investment and 17,000 jobs to Wales.   With both of our freeports now open for business, I met Associated British Ports to hear about their plans for investment. www.gov.wales/boost-for-yn...

How wonderful to celebrate 15 years of the Endeavr programme, co-funded by Welsh Government and Airbus to use innovation and research to grow the Welsh economy. From advanced materials to systems, connectivity, and AI, Endeavr uses collaboration and innovation to solve real world industry problems.

Good to be in West Cross for my surgery this morning. As ever, if you think I can be of assistance, please get in touch.

Thank you to everyone who came along to our business engagement event in Carmarthen today! If you want to get involved, I would love to hear from you! Book your place at one of our upcoming events in Aberystwyth, Wrexham, and Anglesey here: wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/we...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿♥️ Find your own Hwyl when visiting Wales! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇯🇵 What a wonderful start to ‘Wales and Japan 2025.’ It was my pleasure to host a Welsh Government business roundtable with Japanese companies to shine a spotlight on Wales as a leader in high tech innovation and creativity. I look forward to strengthening our business links and friendships!

Thank you so much to the team and guests at Eden Gate, Newport, for the lovely warm welcome. Keep up the wonderful work with Business in the Community!

Registrations for Wales Tech Week 2025 are OPEN! It was great to join industry leaders, established businesses, and innovators from across the tech ecosystem to talk about the plans for Wales Tech Week 2025, and why it matters for Wales. Register your interest here: www.WalesTechWeek.com

I L🇯🇵VE this! It was an honour to meet Ambassador Suzuki last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Panasonic in Wales and the unveiling of Panasonic HX. I look forward to meeting again this week to further strengthen our Wales-Japan friendships and partnerships. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

It was good to attend the UK Steel Council today. The meeting, characterised by a spirit of commitment and collaboration, marked an important step towards creating a comprehensive Steel Strategy, laying strong foundations for a sustainable & resilient industry. businessnewswales.com/steel-counci...

Would you like to know more about the Independent Review of Maternity and Neonatal Services at Swansea Bay University Health Board? Please join the webinar on Tuesday 14 January 2025 to help influence the future of maternity services in Swansea Bay. Sign up here: bit.ly/41jKZ2l

Business News Wales sets down an important challenge for 2025 - it must be a year of delivery and collaboration, and businesses across Wales must feel supported and secure. I’m 100% up for that challenge. businessnewswales.com/a-wish-list-...

A&E departments are under huge pressure at the moment I visited Withybush, Glangwili and Cardiff A&E departments today to thank staff for all their hard work during this difficult time of year. Please remember to call NHS 111 Wales or use pharmacies as a first port of call. Diolch.

Alright, our kid… it looks like I was a big Liam Gallagher fan in 2024!

Winter can be a magical time of year, but freezing temperatures can cause problems if you’re not prepared. When temperatures plummet, the water in your pipes and taps can freeze. Be prepared. Find out more and order your FREE lagging kit now: www.dwrcymru.com/en/winter-re...

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❄️ Walking in a Winter Wonderland…

I L♥️VE Christmas Hamper Day! Well done to The Sharing Table and Tonia Antoniazzi MP and her team for organising such a brilliant initiative, and huge thanks to everyone who has donated so generously in order to make it happen. It’s such a pleasure to help with the festive deliveries!

♥️🎄 Final surgery before Christmas at Canolfan Gorseinon. As ever, if you think I can be of help, please get in touch.

It was lovely to bump into Keith today! If, like me, you’re new to Bluesky and love posts with positivity, inspiration and motivation, Keith is the person to follow!

Do something amazing this Christmas! Book to donate blood today: wbs.wales/REMS

Today the UK Government has more than doubled its funding to support Port Talbot steel businesses and workers. It was good to join @davefrees.bsky.social and @jostevenslabour.bsky.social at the Community Union Advice Hub in Aberafan Shopping Centre to hear about the Hub’s brilliant work.