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Future of historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal secured

Funding announced today by the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, will ensure security for businesses, communities and wildlife that depend on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.   

Chief Medical Officer Professor Isabel Oliver

Wales’ top doctor says preventing ill-health is an urgent priority

Wales must urgently shift towards a prevention-first approach to health to address stagnating life expectancy and mounting pressures on its health services, according to the Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report published today.

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Welsh Transport Secretary, Ken Skates, calls for decisions on two key North Wales and Border rail services to be reversed.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has expressed his ‘deep concern’ on a decision taken by the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) to reduce two Avanti services affecting North Wales and the borders in its December timetable change.

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£116m business rates support package announced

A new transitional relief scheme will help businesses manage rates changes from next April.

Launch of women's health materials for schools with Cardiff and Vale Youth Board and Minister for mental health and wellbeing

Young people to receive new information about women’s health

All secondary school pupils will be able to access new education materials designed to help increase understanding about common women’s health conditions.

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New programme of support announced for Additional Learning Needs

A package of support designed to help learners and families navigate the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system has been announced, following a review of ALN legislation, listening to families and learnt lessons from delivery across Wales.

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£36 million boost for affordable homes and green upgrades in Wales

The Welsh Government has reopened its Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) Development Loan Scheme for 2025/26 and has allocated £36 million to support the delivery of low-carbon homes for rent in the social sector and help improve existing homes. 

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“Historic moment” as climate and agriculture regulations pass

Landmark regulations that secure Wales' climate commitments and enable the roll-out of the Sustainable Farming Scheme have been passed in the Senedd.

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Support to tackle child poverty

Access to free school meals, childcare and emergency support is part of ongoing action to tackle rising costs and reduce poverty.

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Wales strengthens animal disease testing capability

Livestock farmers and animal health officials in Wales are set to benefit from regional disease testing following investment to start the process of establishing a specialist diagnostic centre at Aberystwyth University.

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Investment worth billions in North Wales last year

Billions of pounds of investment, supporting thousands of high-quality jobs, have flowed into North Wales in the past year.

Chief Medical Officer Professor Isabel Oliver

Hundreds of lives changed since Wales pioneered UK's first deemed consent law

Wales today marks the 10th anniversary of a radical change to the organ donation laws – becoming the first part of the UK to introduce deemed consent to help save the lives of hundreds of people in need of an organ transplant