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Further £8.9m to support creative-sector freelancers
Freelancers working in Wales’ creative sectors will receive a further round of support worth £8.9m, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Lord Elis-Thomas announced today.

“We have and will continue to deliver for Wales” – First Minister
The Welsh Government has delivered its key promises to the people of Wales in the face of one of the most difficult periods of government in modern history, First Minister Mark Drakeford said today.

Wales commits to net zero by 2050, but sets out ambitions to get there sooner
Welsh Government has today set out its legal commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but is pushing to “get there sooner” as it gets ready for COP26 [26th United Nations’ Climate Change Conference of the Parties] in November.

A5 River Ceiriog Viaduct essential work to begin
Essential work is to take place on the A5 River Ceiriog Viaduct to replace the major bridge deck movement joint.

Join with us, and help to become part of the solution by taking the vaccine and encouraging others in your communities to do so.
Vaughan Gething and Jane Hutt’s message to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities in Wales.

Welsh rail franchise now in public ownership
The Welsh Government has taken the Wales and Borders rail franchise into public ownership to protect services, safeguard jobs, and deliver infrastructure improvements in light of the ongoing challenges of coronavirus.

‘A home is more than bricks and mortar’: £32m investment in new social housing
Mum Shirley Jones was thrilled to move into her new house in Lampeter once the first lockdown restrictions allowed, built thanks to Welsh Government funding.

£29m extra support for further education students
The funding will focus on helping FE students complete their vocational qualifications this summer.

60 days and over 500,000 doses delivered
Today is the 60th day since COVID-19 vaccinations began in Wales and also marks the day when more than half a million people received their first COVID-19 vaccination.

Welsh Government signs MoU with the Sizewell C Consortium
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the Welsh Government and the Sizewell C Consortium. The MoU could potentially see an investment of up to £900 million in the Welsh nuclear supply chain and up to 4,700 jobs supported across Wales, if the power station is given the go-ahead.

New alumni scheme to link students with local role models
Schools are being encouraged to set up alumni schemes to link students with local role models in their area.

Big funding boost for healthy travel
The Welsh Government have unveiled a £55 Million funding package for Councils to encourage people to take up healthier travel for short local journeys.