News
2973 items found, showing page 118 of 248
Welsh food and drink to take centre stage at major Dubai event
Welsh food and drink producers will be showcasing their products in Dubai in February at Gulfood, one of the world’s largest food and drink trade exhibitions.
Major increase in the availability of facilities to protect victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence to give evidence across Wales
A process to allow victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence to securely give evidence through video-linked facilities has launched across Wales.
£1.3m funding boost for community transport schemes
The Welsh Government is investing almost £1.3m to make it easier for people in valley communities and those without access to digital technology to benefit from new and improved public transport, Ministers have announced today.
Welsh Government helps secure 102 jobs and bright future for automotive parts manufacturing factory in Powys
The Welsh Government has stepped in to purchase a commercial property in Llanfyllin in Powys, paving the way for automotive parts manufacturer Marrill Group Ltd to take over the plant - securing 102 jobs and future expansion opportunities at the site, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced today.
Economy Minister calls on UK Government to replace Wales’ lost £1bn in “levelling up” drive
The Welsh budget will be nearly £1 billion worse off by 2024 as a result of the UK Government’s failure to honour its commitment that Wales would not lose “a single penny” as a result of the UK leaving the EU, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has revealed today.
Winter fuel support doubled to help families with cost-of-living-crisis
The Winter Fuel Support Scheme payment will be doubled to £200 as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt announced today.
The £100 one-off payment, which was launched in December, is now being extended to support eligible households with rising energy bills and costs.
It is part of the Welsh Government’s bespoke Household Support Fund, which is providing £51m of targeted support for families and the most vulnerable in society.
Trial begins on school day reforms in Wales
A trial that guarantees extra school sessions for learners in Wales is now underway, Education Minister and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced.
More cases of tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis discovered in Wales
New findings of a fungal-like pathogen known to affect a variety of tree species have been reported in Wales.
Wales’ Cultural Recovery Fund 3 opens to new entrants
The third round of the Welsh Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund opens for applications today [Monday 31 January], with businesses and organisations who have not previously received support under the fund now eligible to apply, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden, has confirmed.
New Chair for the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales announced
Minister for Finance and Local Government Rebecca Evans has today announced the appointment of Beverley Smith as Chair to the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales.
Wales completes move to alert level zero
Wales will move fully into alert level zero tomorrow as coronavirus cases begin to stabilise, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Extra £4.5 million investment in sporting facilities key to recover from pandemic – Dawn Bowden
The Welsh Government is investing a further £4.5m of capital funding this year in new sport facilities across Wales, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden has announced today.