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Single Malt Welsh Whisky protected

One of Wales’ most popular spirits, the Single Malt Welsh Whisky, is now officially protected after it secured PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) UK GI status.

Minister for Rural Affairs - Lesley Griffiths

Highlight of rural calendar begins as we look ahead to future of farming – Lesley Griffiths

          The Royal Welsh Show is the highlight of the rural calendar and is the ideal place to continue discussions and conversations about securing a resilient future for farming and our rural communities, Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said today.

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Interim agri-environment scheme announced for 2024

 

          An agri-environment scheme to support protection of habitats on agricultural land is to be introduced from 1 January 2024 until the beginning of the Sustainable Farming Scheme in 2025, the Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.

Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change Julie James views Grassholm from an RSPCA boat after Pembrokeshire County Council confirms hundreds of dead wild sea birds have washed up on their beaches in recent days with suspected avian influenza.  Grassholm is home to one of the world’s most important gannet colonies. Gannets are recognised for their pale blue iris, which scientists have now discovered turns black in survivors of avian influenza. It is unknown, but hoped, that some immunity will be passed onto their young.  Gannets live cheek to jowl in packed colonies and like many sea birds, have a low fecundity rate, meaning they may only rear one chick a year. Visible gaps on Grassholm reveal a decimated population, leaving concern over how well this iconic species will recover.

HPAI: Minister visits Pembrokeshire islands as concern over wild bird flu outbreak grows

Climate Change Minister Julie James visited Ramsey and Grassholm Island today off the coast of Pembrokeshire to assess the scale of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) which is affecting wild sea bird colonies around the UK.

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Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data – May and June 2023

The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (20 July).

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Wales and Cornwall to work together on mutual interests

The Welsh Government and Cornwall Council have signed an agreement to work closely together on shared areas of interest.  

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High-tech American engineering firm to expand in Wales with UK-based subsidiary

A leading American advanced engineering firm is expanding its presence in Wales by establishing a new Centre of Excellence in the Vale of Glamorgan, which will see the creation of 75 new jobs and support a further 200 indirect jobs, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has confirmed today.

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Consultation on Wales’ first Fisheries Management Plans

Public consultations on two joint Wales and England Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) have been published today. 

Welsh Government

Essential road works to take place on M4

Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel in the coming months as a series of major road works and lane closures are set to begin on two separate sections of the M4 this summer.

Welsh Government

First-in-Wales mental health hub offers new way of helping young people in crisis

The first mental health crisis hub in Wales for young people who are in need of urgent support has been praised by the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle and Plaid Cymru’s Designated Member, Siân Gwenllian.

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Economy Minister announces further £1m investment in green vehicle innovation

The Welsh Government will co-fund a third round of investment in greener and cleaner innovation through the Ford Low Carbon Vehicle Transformation Fund as part of its response to the climate emergency, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, announced today.

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Update on Sustainable Farming scheme as co-design response published

The co-design response to the outline proposals of the Sustainable Farming Scheme has provided valuable feedback, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said today.