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Wider range of services to be provided by pharmacies across Wales
All community pharmacies in Wales will be able to offer an extended range of services from April 2022 as part of substantial reforms agreed by the Health Minister.
£24m to ensure no learner left behind
The Welsh Government has today announced over £24m of additional funding to support learners who have felt the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic the most.
More than 93% of Welsh farms paid Basic Payments 2021
Over 93% of Welsh farm businesses have today received their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2021 full or balance payments, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.
Wales and Scotland unite to call for talks on concerns with UK asylum policy
In a wide ranging letter, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt, and Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison have written to the Home Office asking for urgent talks on the significant concerns with the Nationality and Borders Bill and asked for discussions to help prevent further loss of life in the English Channel.
“It is absolutely essential for us men to begin to question our behaviour which ultimately makes women feel less safe.” – Former Chief Prosecutor and Welsh Government Advisor, Nazir Afzal
A new campaign calling on the public to challenge assumptions about harassment against women - often wrongly seen as ‘harmless’ - has launched across Wales.
Christmas card competition winner announced by First Minister
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced Taliesin Bryant, a year six pupil at Llannon Primary in Llanelli, as the winner of his annual Christmas card competition.
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.