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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.
Welsh Government to Declare All-Wales Bluetongue (BTV-3) Restricted Zone from 10 November
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has today announced an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) for Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from 10 November 2025
Welsh cattle movement restrictions enhance TB control
Welsh farming families will benefit from stronger TB controls as cattle with previous inconclusive test results will have lifetime movement restrictions from January 2026.
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.
Thousands of Welsh farms receive BPS advance payments
Today (Tuesday, October 14) more than £158m has been paid to Welsh farm businesses through Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2025 advance payments.
£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.
Record investment in coal tip safety continues to protect Welsh communities
Welsh communities are being better protected from the threat of disused coal tips, with over 3,000 inspections carried out so far, and updated data published today (Friday 3 October).
Wales gives beavers dam good protection
European beavers will become a protected native species under Welsh law.
Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in Monmouthshire: Update
Following the confirmation of Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) at a premises in Monmouthshire, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Wales has announced a Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) will be put in place around the farm from Wednesday 1st October.
Landmark Bill introduced to ban greyhound racing in Wales
Ending greyhound racing in Wales has today taken a significant step forward following the introduction of The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill to the Senedd.