First in UK group to improve social care workforce conditions
Wales is the first in the UK to have set up a group bringing government, employers and trade unions together to improve ways of working for staff in the social care sector.
Calls for vigilance following Foot and Mouth Disease case in Germany
Wales’ Chief Veterinary Officer, Richard Irvine is urging livestock owners in Wales to remain vigilant following the recent case of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Germany.
More than £20m to help universities tackle climate change. Loan funding will help universities reach low carbon ambitions
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells, visited Cardiff University to see how a £12.2m investment is accelerating their progress towards carbon reduction.
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Bluetongue: Livestock keepers in Wales urged to take action
- Welsh Government is urging farmers and livestock keepers across Wales to check for signs of Bluetongue (BTV-3), as cases continue to rise in Wales and England.
- Livestock can move freely between England and Wales since the all-Wales Restricted Zone began in November 2025, so keepers should check the Bluetongue status of animals before buying or moving them.
- Keepers should take three steps: check the Bluetongue status of replacement animals, speak to their vet about vaccination, and report suspected cases promptly to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Welsh Government investment helps support care through the medium of Welsh
- The National Centre for Learning Welsh leads a national Learn Welsh programme that helps health and care staff develop the skills and confidence to use Welsh in the workplace.
- Receiving care in Welsh can help people feel more comfortable, feel understood and take part in decisions about their care.
- Support for students and trainees helps grow the bilingual health and care workforce of the future.
Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian
The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, has issued the following statement in response to the recent incident at Gwaelod-y-garth.