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Promoting support for Ukrainians in Wales on anniversary of super sponsor route
On the one-year anniversary of the Welsh Government’s Homes for Ukraine super sponsor route opening, Jane Hutt and Mick Antoniw have restated the Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting people fleeing the illegal war.

First Minister announces £750,000 fund for tidal lagoon research
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced £750,000 for the Tidal Lagoon Challenge.

Reducing river pollution through new action plan agreed at Welsh Government-led summit
“We are a government committed to our rivers.”

First Minister visits France to meet companies investing in Wales
The First Minister will visit Paris to meet energy and industrial companies investing in Wales, during a three day visit to France.

Consent granted for Wales’ first floating windfarm
The Welsh Government has granted consent for Wales’ first floating windfarm located 40km off the coast of Pembrokeshire.

St David Awards – a decade celebrating Wales’ everyday heroes
Two teenagers who averted a serious car accident thanks to their quick thinking and the owner of a wig service for people suffering hair loss, are among those shortlisted for this year’s St David Awards.

The First Minister’s St David’s Day message – 2023
The First Minister's message to the people of Wales on St David's Day

Statement about Clare Drakeford
A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the sudden passing of Clare Drakeford, wife of the First Minister.

New north Wales medical school to start training Wales’ future doctors
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced the Welsh Government will be funding up to 140 medical student placements each year at the new north Wales medical school.

Hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding for ‘lifeline’ credit unions as Ministers urge those struggling to turn to a safe place for help
Welsh Government Ministers have today (Thursday, Jan 5) visited credit unions across Wales as they announced continued funding of just over £422,000 a year for the organisations which offer vital support to those struggling with their finances.

First Minister of Wales' New Year message
In his message the First Minister says:

Welsh civil servants receive New Year’s Honours
The Welsh Government’s Permanent Secretary has congratulated members of staff who have been nominated for honours in the New Year list.