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From this month, pupils across years 4 and 5 in Welsh maintained primary schools will begin to receive a minimum of  20 hours of swimming and water safety lessons, as part of a commitment by the new Welsh Government.

The Welsh Government has published its new Programme for Government today, which sets out its priorities and plans over the four-year Senedd term, following the Senedd election on 7^th May.

The First Minister will lead the Welsh nation in a moment of reflection on October 21st to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy.

• Wealth of venues across Wales to see business rates cut by 30% from 1 April 2027.
• Small and medium-sized businesses with a rateable value below £51,000 to benefit with change fully funded.
• First Minister: This gives businesses “the confidence to invest, grow and keep serving the communities that rely on them.”

The First Ministers of Wales and Scotland met today to sign the Cytundeb Caerdydd - Cardiff Agreement, with plans for future collaboration between the Welsh and Scottish Governments.

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will today vow that financial pressures "will not dim this new administration’s ambition to improve outcomes for the people of Wales.” 

Team Wales heroes were given a warm welcome home today (Thursday 6 August) during a special event to honour and celebrate the nation’s success at the Commonwealth Games.

First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, held his first face-to-face meeting with First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, today, vowing closer cooperation between their governments in fighting for a fairer deal from Westminster for their respective nations.

Primary school pupils in Wales will gain access to swimming and water safety lessons under a new national programme launching this autumn.

The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, has issued the following update on wildfire incidents across Wales.

The First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth said: