A new strategic vision for the retail sector sets out how the Welsh Government, the sector and trade unions will work together in social partnership to ensure retail has a bright and sustainable future in Wales, which provides fair and rewarding career opportunities for its current and future workers. Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething and Deputy
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Speaking on Tuesday, March 9, James Barnes, Chairman of the HTA said: “Today we were hoping for action from the First Minister that would provide some certainty and confidence to Scottish horticulture. It is clearly frustrating that the decision is passed over for yet another week. Businesses across the sector are struggling in the face
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Reacting to news that lockdown in Northern Ireland is to be extended until 1 April, James Barnes, Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association, said: “This is very bad news for horticultural businesses in Northern Ireland where growers and retailers will now lose out on the start of the busiest time of year. The key trading
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Speaking out ahead of a review of lockdown restrictions by the Welsh government this week, Welsh members of the sector’s trade body, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) said Ministers should fully recognise the unique nature of the industry’s supply chain and take the huge contribution to people’s health and wellbeing made by plants and gardening
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Garden centres in Wales and Northern Ireland are facing another lockdown and will be forced to close for up to three weeks from Christmas. The HTA is arguing that they should be allowed to open at this vital time for trade. James Clark, director of policy and communications at the HTA responsed to the annoucement
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Reacting to the First Minister of Wales’ announcement yesterday that Wales will move into a tier 4 lockdown from 24 December, James Clark, Director of Policy and Communications at the HTA, said: “Action is required to prevent any further increase in coronavirus cases in Wales, but we believe that garden centres should be able to
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