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‘A total inspiration to us all’ – First Minister announces St David Awards finalists
First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced the inspirational people shortlisted for a St David Award.

New plan to futureproof manufacturing in Wales
A new action plan to help secure the long-term future of manufacturing in Wales has been launched by the Welsh Government.

Ban lifted on using UK plasma donations to make medicines
As part of a four-nations agreement, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today (Thursday 25 February) announced the ending of a ban on using UK plasma to manufacture medicines.

Education Minister Kirsty Williams doubles funding to support Wales’ most disadvantaged learners with £10m package
More than £10m will be made available to extend a Welsh Government programme that provides support to the most disadvantaged learners in Wales, Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today.

Vaccine and testing boost to help re-open Wales safely
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has today announced expanded testing and faster vaccine delivery to help Wales-reopen safely.

Welsh Government appoints new environmental protection assessor
A long-serving environmental and rural lawyer has been appointed as the interim environmental protection assessor for Wales.

Wales is making great strides in reforming local government finance
Local Government across Wales needs to be supported and empowered so that our local councils and police bodies can continue to deliver local and national services to their communities. This is the message from Finance Minister Rebecca Evans, as a summary of findings on reforming local government finance in Wales is published today.

“We can look ahead to a greener, fairer, more prosperous future for North Wales” – Ken Skates
North Wales can look ahead to a greener, fairer and more prosperous future and we must work together to address the significant challenges we face Economy and North Wales Minister Ken Skates said today

Twenty year vision for development in Wales set out
Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James has launched Future Wales, which sets out where housing, employment and infrastructure should be developed to support our town and city centres, achieve decarbonisation and climate resilience, and to improve the health and well-being of our communities.

£6m Welsh Government investment in leading paper production firm in Maesteg
The Welsh Government is providing £6m to support WEPA UK’s expansion plans, which will see 54 new jobs created and hundreds protected at its site in Maesteg.

New law passed giving more protection for tenants in Wales
New legislation has been passed in the Senedd, which will give tenants more protection, stability and security in their homes. The Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill will also bring greater clarity on landlord and tenant responsibilities, helping to avoid disagreements and difficulties.