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New rules to help people make healthier food choices come into force today (26 March), marking a significant milestone in the fight against obesity.

Every Saturday morning for the past six years, Richard Wheeler has been lacing up his trainers and heading to Aberbeeg parkrun – and he’s busy making sure as many people as possible join him.

Over £3m has been invested to help modernise the National Library of Wales, protecting historic collections, improving visitor spaces, boosting digital access and helping the Library reach net zero by 2030.

The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase and upgrade an industrial unit at the Heads of the Valleys, in a bid to attract high-quality manufacturing businesses and create new jobs in one of Wales' most deprived areas.

The Senedd has voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales from October 2027.

Workers across Wales will gain new skills in housing, construction and retrofit, as the Welsh Government invests £655,000 to tackle the shortage of trained professionals in the sector. 

A new £34m health and wellbeing hub bringing GP, mental health and family services together will be built in Cardiff.

Hospices across Wales will receive further funding support as landmark national commissioning guidance is agreed.

Over £1.6m in new funding has today (24^th March) been announced to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support in schools over the next three years.

Welsh councils will benefit from £50m in additional capital funding this financial year, helping them manage rising costs and invest in vital local services. 

Patients across Wales will benefit from faster and more accurate diagnoses as nine hospitals receive new scanning and X-ray equipment.

More survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence will be able to get help in safe, welcoming spaces across Wales, thanks to £3.1 million of Welsh Government funding.