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Faster access to mental healthcare for children and young people

Children and young people are receiving faster access to mental health support, as waiting times fall across Wales.

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Community secures future of iconic ‘Bread of Heaven’ chapel

Capel Rhondda, the birthplace of one of Wales’ most recognisable hymns, Bread of Heaven / Cwm Rhondda, is now safe in the hands of the community. After its future hung in the balance, the former Baptist chapel is beginning a new chapter, thanks to a community fundraising campaign that secured the purchase of the building, alongside support through the Welsh Government’s Perthyn scheme. 

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New apprenticeship courses in construction to be introduced in Wales

Aspiring apprentices across Wales will soon be able to benefit from new construction apprenticeships, helping fill skills gaps identified by the industry.

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Senedd passes legislation transforming homelessness response in Wales

A bold and ambitious Bill which aims to transform our response to homelessness has today been passed by the Senedd.

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Families in Wales to benefit from greater choice of childcare

A new scheme to widen access to affordable childcare for families across Wales has been announced by the Welsh Government.

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Cabinet Secretary celebrates Wales's first roofing apprenticeship pathway

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, recently visited Bridgend College to meet apprentices and industry partners at the college's roofing training facility.

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Thousands of green jobs for Wales as renewable energy projects get record backing

First Minister, Eluned Morgan, has welcomed the backing of a record 20 major renewable energy projects, totalling more than 530 MW, in Wales which could see thousands of green jobs created.

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Swansea offers Flying Start childcare to all two-year old children

Families of all two-year-olds in Swansea can now benefit from free childcare through the Welsh Government’s Flying Start scheme.

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Over 100,000 apprenticeships delivered in Wales this Senedd term

The Welsh Government has announced more than 100,000 apprenticeships have been created this Senedd term.

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Applications open for Welsh-speaking teachers looking to switch to secondary schools

A programme to help support Welsh-speaking teachers to become secondary school teachers in Wales is now open for applications until 22 February 2026.

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Celebrating the people and projects strengthening our communities

This week, during Welsh Charities Week, the Welsh Government is celebrating the charities and volunteers who help hold communities together across Wales. Every day, they provide practical help, create connections and offer support when it is needed most.

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From pointing to playing: communication boards help children like Bash join in

A 6-year-old boy who cannot communicate verbally made a new friend by pointing at symbols on a colourful board in his local park.