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Update on the Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Following the people of Wales’ incredibly positive response to the Welsh Government’s Super Sponsor scheme, which has resulted in over 2000 visas being issued to date, Ministers have announced a temporary operational pause on new applications during June.  

The temporary pause is to ensure people who are arriving, and those already here in Wales, continue to receive an excellent level of care and support.

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Escalation status of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Targeted intervention measures for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will be extended to include services at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, the Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced today.

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New stats: Wales is on track for climate targets, but big changes lie ahead in ‘decade of action’

Those were the words of the Climate Change Minister Julie James as data published today (Tuesday, June 7) shows Wales expects to meet its 2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is moving in the right direction to avoid dangerous global warming.

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Team Wales approach makes progress as new Bill is introduced to the Senedd

A new Bill to improve well-being and public services, through social partnership and socially responsible procurement  has been introduced today by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn.

The Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill will put Wales’ successful social partnership approach onto the statute book.  

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New flagship programme to help more people into work with “support as unique as you”

  • New £13.25m a year scheme to provide tailored support to help people into work across Wales
  • ReAct+ will also provide employers with wage and training support for newly-employed staff
  • The programme is part of wider Welsh Government plans to help more people into and stay in work

A new flagship Welsh Government programme, which will provide personalised support to people who are not currently in education, training or employment to find and stay in work has been launched today by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething.

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Ministers outline the aims for Wales to become an Anti-Racist Nation.

The Welsh Government is taking action to make Wales an Anti-racist nation. Today, Ministers will publish the ‘Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan’ to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism.

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New fund launched to support unpaid carers in Wales during the cost of living crisis

Unpaid carers in Wales will benefit from a support scheme helping them to buy basic essential items during the cost-of-living crisis.

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Wine-derful event gets underway

Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has officially opened a brand-new Tasting Lodge at Llanerch Vineyard and seen the grape work taking place as Welsh Wine Week starts today (Saturday 4 June).

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Supporting Swansea entrepreneurs and accommodation developments.

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has seen for himself how Welsh Government funding is helping local entrepreneurs develop new, high-quality accommodation in Swansea and Mumbles.

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Urdd Youth Theatre to return to the limelight

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced new funding to support the re-launch of the Urdd’s national youth theatre, Cwmni Theatr Ieuenctid Cymru.  

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Helen Mary Jones appointed to Social Care Wales Board

Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan has today (Tuesday 31 May) announced the appointment of Helen Mary Jones to the Social Care Wales Board. 

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Wallpaper that heats homes among innovative projects trialled in Wales to tackle climate change and the cost of living crisis

A social housing development in Wales is being heated by wallpaper as part of a trial exploring affordable alternatives to radiators and heat pumps to keep residents warm.