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‘We must improve education around menstrual cycles in schools’ – vows Deputy Minister for Social Partnership
‘More must be done to improving education around menstrual cycles if we are going to tackle period dignity in schools,’ Deputy Minister for Social Partnership Hannah Blythyn has vowed.
Reduced speeds on 20mph roads a ‘turning point’ says Deputy Minister
New preliminary 20mph data published today shows that speeds have reduced by an average of 4mph on main roads since the national rollout of the default 20mph speed limit.
Extra funding to upgrade NHS Wales digital services and equipment
The NHS will benefit from £10m in additional capital funding to upgrade scanning equipment and digital infrastructure.
Welsh language better prepared for artificial intelligence developments, thanks to Welsh Government investment
The Welsh Government has supported ground-breaking work to secure a more prominent place for the Welsh language in the technology we use every day, making our language better prepared for artificial intelligence (A.I) developments, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language will say today.
Strategy takes new, broad approach to supporting mental health
“We need to think more broadly and creatively about how we support people’s mental health and wellbeing,” Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle said as she launched the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the Suicide and Self-Harm Strategy for consultation today (Tuesday 20 February).
More than 900 workers sitting comfortably following Welsh Government support for business growth
A business that designs, manufactures and maintains first and business class aircraft seating is investing for the future at its sites in Newport and Cwmbran, after Welsh Government funding helped support more than 900 existing jobs and further workforce growth.
Comment following meeting with the Farming Unions – 19 February
The Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said: “I meet with the farming unions regularly and I wanted to have a meeting as soon as possible after our Sustainable Farming Scheme roadshows and theirs had been completed.
More than £8m worth of loan funding will help revitalise town and city centres across Wales
Five local authorities are set to benefit from an £8m Welsh Government towns programme Climate Change Minister Julie James confirmed today.
Significant disruption expected but urgent care to continue during second junior doctors strike
Urgent and life-threatening care will continue to be provided during second junior doctors strike in Wales this week, but significant disruption is expected to other services.
Celebrating Youth Work excellence in Wales
The Youth Work Excellence Awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate the outstanding youth work taking place across Wales. This year’s event is no exception with 27 youth workers and youth organisations in the finals.
Avian Influenza: Bird gatherings ban relaxed in Wales
The ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys has been lifted in Wales, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine has announced.
Innovative and energy efficient development will provide 50 new homes for an affordable social rent
Wales & West Housing’s Colchester Avenue development, located on the former site of the Three Brewers Pub, will see a mix of 50 new modern and energy efficient one- and two-bedroom flats in Penylan, Cardiff.