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Dawn Bowden MS Minister for Children and Social Care (Landscape)

New hub opens to help more carers find support

On Carers Rights day today, the Minister for Children and Social Care officially opened a new hub that will help more unpaid carers claim their rights and access free support.

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Extra funding to help families access safe credit ahead of Christmas

The Welsh Government announces additional funding to strengthen credit unions, ensuring fair and accessible lending options for those in need.

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New scheme to tackle the stigma of poverty

Schools are working to reduce the impact of poverty and break the link between educational attainment and financial background.

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Folic acid added to flour to prevent birth defects in Wales

Flour will be boosted with folic acid to protect hundreds of babies against serious disabilities every year.

But daily supplements are still vital urges Wales’ top doctor.

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‘Access to good quality housing unlocks opportunities’ - Jayne Bryant delivers keynote speech at housing conference

The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, delivered the keynote speech at the first day of the annual Community Housing Cymru conference, focussing on working with the sector to deliver more homes, recognising the key role of frontline workers and ending homelessness in Wales. 

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A Deposit Return Scheme that delivers for Wales

The Welsh Government will move ahead with a Deposit Return Scheme that delivers for Wales, Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has confirmed today.

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Welsh Secondary school races ahead to F1 competition world finals

Learners from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern will take part in the F1 in Schools world finals after taking the chequered flag and becoming the Welsh Champions of the UK nationals.

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Business going swimmingly for recycled wetsuit fashion label

An award-winning young designer from Swansea who is making waves with her fashion collection is encouraging others with business aspirations to seek support from Business Wales this Global Entrepreneurship Week.

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Extra support for disadvantaged households this winter

Welsh Government boosts support for fuel vouchers and heat fund with additional £700,000 to help vulnerable households this winter.

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Strong roots give further growth for National Forest

Today, the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has announced a further 18 sites have been given National Forest for Wales status through the latest Status Scheme round.