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New national Covid measures for Wales: First Minister says people not rules are key to our response
People and not rules are at the heart of Wales’ response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said today as he sets out the new post-firebreak measures in Wales.
Waste water signals local Covid spikes
A pilot programme monitoring coronavirus in Wales’ sewage systems is finding that virus spikes in the community can be detected in local waste water.
Chancellor’s statement doesn’t go far enough says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans says the job support measures set out by the Chancellor today are ‘a step in the right direction’, but warns that the level of support does not go far enough to guarantee a decent income for workers.
Welsh Government to take rail franchise under public control
In the face of dramatic falls in passenger numbers the Welsh Government has decided to bring the Wales and Borders rail franchise under public control.
Wales to introduce travel restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus
The Welsh Government is preparing urgent action to prevent people who live in areas with high coronavirus infection rates across the UK from travelling to Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford today confirmed.
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates on the latest Labour Market Statistics
Commenting on the latest Labour Market Statistics, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said:
New walk-through testing sites to open near Welsh Universities
A number of Welsh University towns and cities are set to benefit from a new walk-through Local Testing Sites (LTS). In September the first LTS opened in Pontypridd near the University of South Wales.
Scheme to help tenants affected by coronavirus launches in Wales.
A new £8 million Welsh Government Tenancy Saver Loan scheme to help tenants struggling with rent arrears due to coronavirus has launched today, Minister for Housing and Local Government Julie James has announced.
Multi-million pound boost to support post-covid pledge
Wales will build a new future out of the coronavirus pandemic, the Welsh Government announced today, providing £320m towards the immediate reconstruction work.
Fund to support creative freelancers affected by Covid-19 now open.
Freelancers working in the cultural and creative sectors in Wales are now able to apply for their share of a £7m fund – which is targeted specifically at those in the freelance sector hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over £7m awarded for Llanbedr Airfield access road
The Welsh Government has committed further funding of over £7m towards the construction of a new Llanbedr access road in Gwynedd, Economy and North Wales Minister Ken Skates has announced today. This brings Welsh Government investment in the scheme up to nearly £10m.
Wales launches fund to support creative freelancers affected by Covid-19
Freelancers working in the cultural and creative sectors in Wales will be able to apply for their share of a £7m fund – which is targeted specifically at those in the freelance sector hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic.