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Low Carbon Energy production will be key sector for North Wales
The production of low carbon energy will be a key sector for the North Wales economy with many exciting developments underway, Minister for North Wales Lesley Griffiths said today.
UK first - Gower Salt Marsh Lamb secures international protection
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has congratulated Gower Salt Marsh Lamb as it becomes the first new product to be awarded UK Geographical Indication (UK GI) Status, the highly sought after award, which will give the Welsh delicacy international protection.
15 millionth Wales-funded tree planted in Uganda
15 million trees have been planted in Uganda as part of a Welsh Government initiative to help tackle the climate emergency, with ambitions to plant 25 million trees by 2025.
Minister celebrates ‘remarkable achievement’ of class of 2021
Education Minister Jeremy Miles has praised the achievements of students all over Wales as 2021 A, AS, VQ and Skills Challenge Certificates results are published.
Climate change: Welsh majority say lifestyle changes needed in new survey
An overwhelming majority of people in Wales [84%] believe that the way we live our lives needs to substantially change to address the climate emergency, according to results from a government survey of 1,149 Welsh participants.
All signals go: new world-class rail testing centre given green light
A new world-class rail testing facility on a former opencast mining site at the head of the Dulais and Swansea valleys has been given the seal of approval by local councillors.
Wales moves to alert level zero
First Minister Mark Drakeford will urge everyone to continue to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as he confirms Wales will move to the new alert level zero on Saturday [August 7].
‘Getting your flu jab and Covid booster is so important this autumn,’ urges Health Minister Eluned Morgan as flu vaccination programme expanded
Wales is set to see its largest ever flu vaccination programme this autumn, with the jab being offered to all those aged over 50 and all secondary school children.
Self-isolation support payment increased to £750
Following changes to the policy on self-isolation, the Welsh Government’s self-isolation support scheme will increase from £500 to £750.
Welsh Government: £250million towards 20,000 low carbon homes for rent
Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing for rent, committing an initial £250million in 2021/22 for 20,000 new low carbon homes.
Welsh Government helps protect 70 jobs at Europe’s largest producer of paper straws
The Welsh Government’s unique Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has helped safeguard 70 important jobs against the economic effects of the coronavirus at Europe’s largest producer of paper straws - Caerphilly-based Transcend Packaging.