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New £3m respite fund launched to give unpaid carers a well-earned break
A new £3m fund is being set up to provide respite and short breaks for Wales’ small army of unpaid carers, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan announced today.

First Minister confirms phased move to alert level one
Up to 30 people will be able to meet outdoors and large outdoor activities will be able to take place from Monday, as Wales moves into alert level one, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today (Friday June 4).

Portugal moves to amber on international travel traffic-light list
Travellers returning to Wales from Portugal will need to self-isolate on their return after the Welsh Government confirmed the popular holiday destination will be moving to the amber list from 04:00hrs on Tuesday 8 June.

“Volunteers are the glue which hold our communities together”
£1.4m in funding has been awarded to 12 projects in the hearts of communities across Wales, also marking Volunteers’ Week 2021.

More than £25m invested in diagnostic equipment for NHS Wales
More than £25m is being invested in new imaging equipment to ensure the NHS in Wales has access to the latest technology to help speed up the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Contact tracing in Wales extended until March 2022
Wales’ successful Test, Trace, Protect service, which has helped to reduce the spread of coronavirus, will be extended to next year, with a further injection of Welsh Government funding.

EU Settlement Scheme – Less than 30 days to go
There’s less than 30 days left for EU citizens to apply for settled status in the UK and those living in Wales are being urged to take-up the free support on offer from Welsh Government to complete their application.

Wales’ Counsel General sworn into office
The Welsh Government’s new Counsel General, Mick Antoniw, has been sworn into office at a ceremony at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday 28th May.

Red Wall urged to support Wales at home this summer
The best place to support and watch Wales play football this summer will be the sofa, the local pub or the garden.

New appointments to key group promoting high standard of animal health & welfare in Wales
Five new members will play an important role working with Welsh Government to ensure high standards of animal health and welfare in Wales.

North Wales can have stronger, greener, fairer future – First Minister
North Wales can look ahead to a stronger, greener and fairer future, the First Minister Mark Drakeford said today as he visited the region.

South West Wales businesses to expand with nearly £4 million in Welsh Government and European funding support
Welsh Government and European funding of nearly £4 million is helping two South West Wales businesses expand and future proof their operations, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.