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Wales Chief Medical Officer welcomes encouraging vaccine news but urges us all to continue to ‘stay safe’
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has welcomed the news that a Covid-19 vaccine could be ready this year but has warned “that these are very early days”.
Businesses must act now to fully prepare for end of EU transition
Economy Minister Ken Skates has written to tens of thousands of businesses in Wales urging them to make sure they are taking the necessary steps to prepare for the end of the EU transition period.
£3.5m Circular Economy fund for public bodies to support a green recovery opens
A new £3.5m round of the Circular Economy Fund for public bodies for post-Covid response and a green recovery in Wales opens for applications today.
Views sought on new fund to provide additional support for disabled people seeking elected office
The Welsh Government has today [11th November] launched a consultation on the establishment of a new fund to provide additional support to disabled people to seek elected office for the 2021 Senedd elections and the 2022 Local Government elections.
Major new employer incentives announced to help recruit apprentices
Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced that businesses in Wales will be able to claim up to £3,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25.
Additional £10 million is made available for arts and culture in Wales
“Arts and Culture in Wales must survive this pandemic” says Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism
‘We’ll be with you every step of the way’ – Jeremy Miles, on Preparing Wales for end of transition
With 50 days to go until the end of the transition period, Jeremy Miles today reminded the public that there will be very significant change next year, whether or not there is a deal, and said that the Welsh Government is continuing to do all it can to try to limit the damage which this change will do to Welsh livelihoods.
North Wales partners working together to support region
The Welsh Government and partners across North Wales are continuing to work together to support the region in dealing with the immediate impact of the pandemic and planning for the future, Economy and North Wales Minister Ken Skates said today.
Wales’ approach for qualifications in 2021 confirmed by Education Minister Kirsty Williams
Education Minister Kirsty Williams has today (Tuesday, November 10) confirmed Wales’ approach for qualifications in 2021 and her decision that there will be no end of year exams for learners taking GCSEs, AS levels or A levels.
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates on the latest Labour Market Statistics
Commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said:
Contract awarded for A465 improvements
The Welsh Government has confirmed that the ‘Future Valleys’ consortium has been awarded the contract to take forward improvements to Section 5 and 6 of the A465, following their appointment as Preferred Bidder in June.