Welsh Government News - News https://media.service.gov.wales/ News from Welsh Government en-GB PRgloo 6a2141256e0ce524367fa1a7 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/avian-influenza-prevention-zone-lifted-in-wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone lifted in Wales Bird keepers are being advised that ‘Low risk does not mean no risk’ as the all-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has today been lifted.

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 Z 6a1edd4e6e0ce524367f8b6e https://media.service.gov.wales/news/new-economic-mission-to-close-wales-productivity-gap-with-uk-and-boost-pay New economic mission to close Wales’ productivity gap with UK and boost pay <ul> <li><em>A new economic goal for Wales to halve the productivity gap with rest of UK.</em></li> <li><em>A new approach to make Wales the easiest place in the UK to start, grow and invest in a business.</em></li> <li><em>A new agency to drive economic development and boost pay.</em></li> </ul> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:43:00 Z 6a1d98e26e0ce524367f7e83 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/new-health-minister-sets-out-plans-to-cut-waiting-lists-and-move-care-closer-to-home New health minister sets out bold plans for NHS Wales <ul> <li>Up to ten new surgical and diagnostic hubs to be developed across Wales over four years</li> <li>Two-year waits to be eliminated within months</li> <li>New GPs, expanded out-of-hours care and stronger community services to ease hospital pressure</li> </ul> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:05:00 Z 6a1868afed75cc8d12332470 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/statement-by-deputy-minister-for-transport-on-menai-bridge Statement by Deputy Minister for Transport on Menai Bridge Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper said:

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 16:25:00 Z 6a172f4ced75cc8d12331446 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/applications-open-for-tour-de-france-volunteer-roles-in-wales Applications open for Tour de France volunteer roles in Wales A nationwide search is underway for 9,000 volunteers to be at the heart of the historic Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départs in the UK in July 2027.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 Z 6a1713aced75cc8d12331332 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/extra-measures-brought-in-to-keep-menai-bridge-open-during-urdd-eisteddfod-week Extra measures brought in to keep Menai Bridge open during Urdd Eisteddfod week Wed, 27 May 2026 16:09:00 Z 6a0ec111ed75cc8d1232ce50 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/first-ministers-vision-for-new-era-of-co-operation-with-trade-unions First Minister’s vision for “new era of co-operation” with trade unions Welsh workers and their communities will benefit from a landmark shift in how the Welsh Government shapes policy, First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has told trade union leaders today.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 Z 6a0eb6b0ed75cc8d1232cd5f https://media.service.gov.wales/news/welsh-government-pledges-to-cut-nhs-waiting-times Welsh Government pledges to cut NHS waiting times The new Welsh Government will pick up the pace to ensure people across Wales are seen faster for NHS treatment.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 08:36:00 Z 6a0c9b7fed75cc8d1232ba3b https://media.service.gov.wales/news/fm-and-dfm-set-out-plans-for-most-generous-childcare-offer-since-devolution FM and DFM set out plans for most generous childcare offer since devolution <ul> <li>Welsh Government aims to deliver 20 hours of funded childcare per week for all children aged 9 months to 4 years</li> <li>Offer in first four years of a child's life to be most generous in UK</li> <li>Welsh language childcare to be expanded</li> </ul> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:20:00 Z 6a0c8551ed75cc8d1232b912 https://media.service.gov.wales/news/latest-hs2-figures-show-wales-is-being-short-changed Latest HS2 Figures show Wales is being short-changed The Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper has said the latest figures for the cost of HS2 show Wales is being short-changed by the UK Government.

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