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Wales moves to alert level zero

First Minister Mark Drakeford will urge everyone to continue to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as he confirms Wales will move to the new alert level zero on Saturday [August 7].

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‘Getting your flu jab and Covid booster is so important this autumn,’ urges Health Minister Eluned Morgan as flu vaccination programme expanded

Wales is set to see its largest ever flu vaccination programme this autumn, with the jab being offered to all those aged over 50 and all secondary school children.

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Self-isolation support payment increased to £750

Following changes to the policy on self-isolation, the Welsh Government’s self-isolation support scheme will increase from £500 to £750.

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Welsh Government: £250million towards 20,000 low carbon homes for rent

Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing for rent, committing an initial £250million in 2021/22 for 20,000 new low carbon homes.

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Welsh Government helps protect 70 jobs at Europe’s largest producer of paper straws

The Welsh Government’s unique Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has helped safeguard 70 important jobs against the economic effects of the coronavirus at Europe’s largest producer of paper straws - Caerphilly-based Transcend Packaging.

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£800,000 boost for south Wales community projects

Eight community projects in south Wales have been awarded a share of almost £820,000 in funding from the Welsh Government.

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£700,000 boost for north and mid Wales community projects

Five community projects in north and mid Wales have been awarded a share of almost £725,000 in funding from the Welsh Government for the two regions.

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£1.5m boost for local community projects

Thirteen community projects across Wales have been awarded a share of over £1.5m in funding by the Welsh Government.

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Voting in supermarkets and secondary schools proposed to boost voter turnout

People could be able to elect their local councillors as they finish lessons or as part of their weekly shop, as part of efforts to make voting easier.

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Wales’ highly efficient research sector “punches above its weight” – new report

Wales’ research institutions achieve results beyond their scale, according to a report published today (Monday, August 2)

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New retail plan to help businesses achieve similar success to Authentic Curries and World Foods

Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd Lesley Griffiths said the Welsh Government’s new Food and Drink Retail Plan aims to help more businesses achieve the success of companies such as Authentic Curries and World Foods in getting their products on the shelves of major retailers.