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Deputy Minister Julie Morgan with Marie Jones at Bridgend Carers Centre

Unpaid carers in Wales to receive a £500 payment as part of £29m investment

More than 57,000 unpaid carers in Wales will receive a £500 payment in recognition of the pivotal role they have played during the pandemic.

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First Minister announces location of Wales’ third commemorative woodland

The First Minister has announced the location of Wales’ third commemorative woodland at Cwmfelinfach in Caerphilly.

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New appointments at the National Infrastructure Commission to help focus on climate and nature emergencies

The Welsh Government is looking to appoint a Deputy Chairperson and six Commissioners to the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW).

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Call for cost of living support in Spring Statement

The Welsh Government has said the upcoming Spring Statement must be used to provide meaningful action to tackle the cost of living crisis.

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£31m to turn the tide towards renewable energy

A major tidal project off Anglesey will benefit from £31m of funding in what is likely to be the last large grant from the EU’s regional funding programme.

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£25m investment in Community Focused schools to tackle the impact of poverty

Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced almost £25m of investment in the next financial year to tackle the impact of poverty on young people’s attainment.

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A “Team Wales” welcome for Ukrainian refugees

Minister for Social Justice has today praised the intense “Team Wales” effort to prepare to welcome Ukrainian refugees to Wales.

Local councils, the third sector, the NHS and the Welsh Government have been working closely together to put in place the arrangements and services for Ukrainians fleeing the conflict.

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Middle Row - Sally Holland, Children's Commissioner for Wales
Bottom row - [L-R] Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, Janae and Malakai.

Physically punishing children becomes illegal in Wales

From today [March 21st] physically punishing children will be illegal in Wales as Welsh Government continues to put children’s rights at the heart of its policies.

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First Minister meets Wales Women's rugby squad ahead of the Six Nations

First Minister Mark Drakeford will meet the Wales Women's rugby squad today (Monday 21 March) ahead of the start of the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations Championship.

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Creative Wales delegation loading… for global Game Development Conference

An eight strong delegation of Wales’ leading games development and software companies is heading to San Francisco for the game industry's largest annual gathering alongside Creative Wales, thanks to Welsh Government support.

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First matches being made under Homes for Ukraine scheme

Wales will act as a super-sponsor for a scheme that will enable people fleeing the war to seek safety in Wales.

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Back of the net! Wales becomes first UK nation to rollout fishing gear recycling scheme

Wales is taking action against marine litter as it becomes the first UK nation to introduce a recycling scheme for fishing gear.