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An additional £40.5 million of funding has been allocated this year to support essential capital repairs and maintenance across schools, colleges and universities in Wales.

This builds on the previous announcement of £20 million for schools and colleges made in January.

A popular online platform for Welsh-language live music is expanding, with the launch of a new Awni? mobile app.

This summer, a series of special celebrations will mark 850 years since the first National Eisteddfod was held, providing an opportunity to celebrate Wales’s rich cultural heritage and encouraging more people to take part in Welsh language events.

Capel Rhondda, the birthplace of one of Wales’ most recognisable hymns, Bread of Heaven / Cwm Rhondda, is now safe in the hands of the community. After its future hung in the balance, the former Baptist chapel is beginning a new chapter, thanks to a community fundraising campaign that secured the purchase of the building, alongside support through the Welsh Government’s Perthyn scheme. 

Pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and live music venues across Wales will benefit from additional business rates support, the Finance Secretary has announced.

People in Ystradgynlais can once again access face-to-face banking services on their high street following the opening of a new shared banking hub. 

The Final Budget 2026-27 will provide £1.2bn more for people, public services and businesses across Wales than in this financial year.

Community groups across Wales are being reminded that there is still time to apply for the Perthyn grant, which supports communities to develop social enterprises or community-led housing projects.

A new transitional relief scheme will help businesses manage rates changes from next April.

Health and Social Care workers across Wales are increasing their confidence to use the Welsh language with patients and colleagues, thanks to a Welsh Government programme to strengthen language choice within the health service.