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The Welsh Government, as part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, has published a White Paper setting out proposals for a new Welsh Language Education Bill. The Bill will take steps to enable all pupils in Wales to become confident Welsh speakers through the statutory education system.

On the one-year anniversary of the Welsh Government’s Homes for Ukraine super sponsor route opening, Jane Hutt and Mick Antoniw have restated the Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting people fleeing the illegal war.

Some of Wales’ leading games development and software companies have been in San Francisco this week at the gaming industry's largest annual gathering, thanks to Creative Wales and Welsh Government support.

Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport Dawn Bowden is encouraging people to visit Wales this Easter, as she was the first to officially tour a new multi-million pound visitor attraction in Carmarthenshire.

Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has today (Friday March 24^th) announced three new net zero carbon schools will be built, one in north Wales, one in south-west Wales and a third in south-east Wales.

• Two new freeports set to be established in Wales - Celtic Freeport covering Milford Haven and Port Talbot, and Anglesey Freeport in North Wales.
• Both freeports aim to attract £4.9bn in public and private investments, with the potential to create around 20,000 jobs by 2030.
• Freeports designed to enhance Welsh Government investment and policies for stronger, fairer, greener local economies.

Climate Change Minister Julie James has today published the Welsh Government’s detailed response to the Law Commission’s report on Regulating Coal Tip Safety in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced £750,000 for the Tidal Lagoon Challenge.

A significant update has been issued on a series of actions the Welsh Government is taking to tackle building safety issues.

A new chair has been appointed to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan has announced.

The Counsel General will today [Tuesday 21^st March] confirm a Welsh Government consultation to inform future legislation to establish a single, unified tribunal system for Wales.