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Welsh Government commits to simpler, fairer benefits for older people
- Welsh Government urges older people to claim financial support they're entitled to.
- Deputy First Minister visited Age Connects Morgannwg to see welfare advice in action
- Working towards a simpler, fairer welfare system for Wales
Welsh Government donates £50,000 to DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
The Welsh Government has announced a £50,000 donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Venezuela Earthquake Appeal, following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country last week.
Welsh Government marks Armed Forces Day
- Deputy First Minister attends Armed Forces Day event in Carmarthenshire
- £20,000 contribution supports this year’s event
- Focused support across devolved areas to the Armed Forces community in Wales
Welsh Government accelerates funded childcare expansion with new funding
- £55 million childcare investment.
- This is a phased rollout as part of the Welsh Government's commitment to deliver the most generous childcare offer anywhere in the UK.
- Wrexham has joined Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport in expanding the offer to all two-year-olds in their areas.
Deputy First Minister outlines new approach to tackling poverty in Wales
- Driving forward transformational childcare offer – expert group appointed
- Co-chair announced for Cynnal – Welsh Child Payment – expert group
- Ambitious and deliverable plan to tackle child poverty