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Welsh Government publishes draft legislation on the ban on greyhound racing in Wales
A draft version of the legislation that will ban greyhound racing in Wales has been published today.
Wales Launches Consultation on Deposit Return Scheme
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launched the Delivering a Best for Wales Deposit Return Scheme consultation at the historic Corona Pop Factory site in Porth on 18 August.
Deputy First Minister hosts event to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day
A special ceremony has taken place in Cardiff today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Changes to Bluetongue restrictions confirmed for Autumn sales & markets
Important changes to the Bluetongue restrictions currently in place in Wales will come into effect two weeks today.
Protecting Welsh communities from coal tip risks
The Deputy First Minister has visited a community living in the shadow of a disused coal tip in Rhondda Cynon Taf to discuss the significant ongoing investment being made to protect communities like theirs across Wales.
Deputy First Minister Feasts on Success at Royal Welsh Show Food Showcase
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for climate change and rural affairs toured the flagship Food & Drink Wales Business Lounge at the Royal Welsh Show, today [Tuesday 22 July] witnessing firsthand how Welsh Government support is delivering major commercial opportunities for food and drink businesses across Wales.
Making wood work for Wales
Wales launches its first Timber Industrial Strategy today, to capitalise on growing global demand for timber, which is expected to quadruple by 2050.
‘Magnificent showcase’ of Royal Welsh not possible without our farmers – Deputy First Minister
As the Royal Welsh Show gets underway in Llanelwedd, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has praised farmers for being the ‘backbone of our rural communities’.
Mumbles coastal flood defence scheme open
Homes and businesses at Mumbles in Swansea will benefit from enhanced protection against coastal flooding, following the completion of a major coastal defence project.
Senedd passes legislation to ensure safety of tips from Wales’s mining past
A Bill that provides a ‘crucial step forward’ in protecting Welsh communities from disused tips, both coal and non-coal, has today been passed by the Senedd.
New relationship between people of Wales and farmers
“This is a Scheme for the whole of Wales – A whole farm, whole nation approach” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.
Bluetongue restrictions eased for livestock movements to approved ‘red markets’ in Wales
The introduction of Bluetongue Approved Red Markets will allow greater flexibility for farmers and auctioneers while maintaining disease controls.