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Record number of GPs training in Wales this year
GP recruitment figures in Wales have reached records numbers for the third year running, with 200 new GP trainees recruited this year, a 7% increase from last year’s figure of 186.
Statement from Economy Minister Ken Skates following Tata Steel announcement
Economy Minister Ken Skates said: “Today’s announcement will be extremely worrying for Tata Steel workers across Wales, their families, local communities and the supply chain, but we know the steel industry has a future in Wales and the UK.
Extra £15.7m to increase contact tracing workforce in Wales
Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced an extra £15.7m to nearly double the contact tracing workforce in Wales for the winter.
Parenting.Give It Time launches new campaign to reflect coronavirus challenges
The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan today (November 12) launches the new Parenting. Give it Time campaign providing information, support and advice for parents.
Appointments to Food and Drink Wales Industry Board announced
Five new appointments to the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board have today [Thursday 12 November] been announced by Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths.
All Wales Prevention Zone declared to protect poultry from Avian Flu
An all Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone is being introduced to mitigate the risk of infection following recent confirmed cases in England, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths announced today.
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.