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Economy Minister sets out plans for Banc Cambria – Wales’ new Community Bank
The Welsh Government is working with Monmouthshire Building Society to accelerate the establishment and roll-out of a community bank - Banc Cambria - across Wales, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced today.
Message from Wales Chief Veterinary Officer, Christianne Glossop
Many people across Wales keep birds such as chickens, other poultry and waterfowl in their gardens or smallholdings. As well as for food production, some of these birds are kept as pets and can become a well-loved part of the family.
First Minister outlines ambitious aim to offer all eligible adults a booster appointment by end of year
First Minister Mark Drakeford will tonight set out Wales’ aim to offer all eligible adults an appointment for a booster vaccine by the end of December.
First case of tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis discovered in Wales
A fungal-like pathogen known to affect a variety of tree species has been discovered on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate in Dyfi Forest, Gwynedd.
£1m fund to support 500 unemployed people to start a business
The Welsh Government is launching a £1m fund to support up to 500 unemployed people and young people not in education, employment or training to start their own business, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.
Winter Fuel Support Scheme opens Monday 13th December
Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt announced the opening of the Winter Fuel Support Scheme on Monday 13th December. Eligible people in Wales may be able to claim a one-off £100 payment from their local authority to provide support towards paying their winter fuel bills. Information on how to apply will be available via Local Authority webpages.
Deputy Minister sets out big ambitions following deep dive review into renewable energy
“Our vision is clear, we want Wales to generate renewable energy to at least fully meet our energy needs and utilise surplus generation to tackle the nature and climate emergencies.”
Booster best shot to protect against new variant – FM
The First Minister is urging everyone to have their Covid-19 booster vaccine as he warned Wales is facing a new wave of infections caused by the omicron variant.
Testing capacity increased to identify Omicron variant in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today (Thursday 9th December) announced plans to increase capacity for identifying the Omicron variant in Wales.
Museum, Archive, and Library staff in Wales offered LGBTQ+ training
A new initiative is being launched in Wales to help local museums, archives and libraries showcase, share and celebrate local LGBTQ+ history and culture in their collections, Welsh Government ministers have announced today.
Changes to school day to be trialled in Wales
Fourteen schools in Wales will trial providing additional hours this academic year, with up to £2m of funding available to support the scheme, Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced.
£500k to provide free entry to the Urdd Eisteddfod in centenary year
To mark the Urdd’s centenary celebrations, the Welsh Government will provide funding so entry into next year’s Urdd Eisteddfod is free, with the aim of making the eisteddfod accessible to all.