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Future of historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal secured
Funding announced today by the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, will ensure security for businesses, communities and wildlife that depend on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
“Historic moment” as climate and agriculture regulations pass
Landmark regulations that secure Wales' climate commitments and enable the roll-out of the Sustainable Farming Scheme have been passed in the Senedd.
National Forest for Wales grows to over 90,000 hectares
The National Forest for Wales now covers the equivalent of over 90,000 rugby pitches thanks to a network of woodland sites across Wales.
‘Substantial progress’ seen in Cwmtillery one year since landslip
The Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, has returned to Cwmtillery, one year since a significant landslip at a disused coal tip during Storm Bert in November 2024.
98% of Welsh bathing waters meet strict environmental standards
Ninety-eight percent of designated bathing waters in Wales met stringent compliance standards this year – with the vast majority achieving 'excellent' status.
COP30: ‘Crucial moment for real-world results’ – Deputy First Minister
The Deputy First Minister has stated COP30 is a crucial moment for international collaboration and real-world results in our response to the climate change emergency.
New Disused Tips Authority to be headquartered in Merthyr Tydfil, creating 60 jobs
The new Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be headquartered on a reclaimed colliery tip site in Merthyr Tydfil, delivering around 60 new jobs.
£55 million boost to deliver more homes across Wales
The Welsh Government has allocated an additional £55 million to the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme, boosting this year’s budget to £155 million.
Wales to grasp ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for water sector reform
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has today (Tuesday, October 21) outlined plans to fundamentally reform the way water is managed, regulated and delivered in Wales
Peatland restoration in Bannau Brycheiniog is more than bog standard
A major peatland restoration project in the Black Mountains is saving tens of thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions every year – the equivalent of taking 169 cars off the road – thanks to £1.2m of Welsh Government support.
Fuel vouchers helping families across Wales keep warm this winter
Children across Wales are staying warm at home this winter, thanks to Welsh Government funded fuel vouchers to tackle household energy costs.
£66m scheme protects hundreds of properties in Rhyl from flooding
The largest ever project within the Welsh Government’s Coastal Risk Management Programme has today (Thursday 9 October) officially been opened.