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More support for students and Further and Higher Education institutions
Increased financial support for students and an additional £20 million investment are part of package of support for the further and higher education sectors.
Peak virus season is coming – act now and vaccinate
People at risk of becoming seriously ill from flu and Covid-19 have a short window to protect themselves before the viruses are in wide circulation.
Extra funding for family engagement officers in drive to boost school attendance
Over the next two years, £8.8m will be provided to increase school engagement and attendance including £1.5m to provide greater capacity for Family Engagement Officers (FEOs) to support learners with attendance.
New funding announced to deliver First Minister’s priorities
The Welsh Government has today announced £157m of new funding to support the First Minister’s priorities this year.
Cardiff’s new bus interchange welcomes 9,000 passengers a day
Since opening its doors in June, Cardiff Bus Interchange is now welcoming up to 9,000 passengers a day.
Unique Welsh learning exchange programme opening up a world of opportunity
Adult learners and mentors from St Giles Cymru have travelled to Norway to benefit from a learning exchange journey funded through the Taith programme.
Wales first in UK to implement licensing for special procedures like tattoos
In a UK-first, Wales now has mandatory licensing rules in place to help protect the public's health when getting acupuncture, body piercings, electrolysis, or tattoos including semi-permanent make up.
Two years of free Welsh lessons: Over 2,000 young people and school staff take up their Welsh learning journey
The second year of free Welsh lessons for 16- to 25-year-olds and school staff has helped even more people learn the language, with over 2,000 young people and school staff estimated to have taken up the offer during 2023-24.
FM to announce major investment summit for 2025
Later today, First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan will announce a major investment summit will take place in Wales in 2025.
£51m Newport investment latest chapter in Wales’ compound semiconductor success story
Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has announced that it is investing £51m in Newport Wafer Fab, the UK’s largest semiconductor facility - bringing new product range capabilities and skilled job opportunities to Newport.
Support for those affected by Storm Bert
Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert.
Welsh competitors punch above their weight at UK National Skills Finals
Welsh competitors claimed an incredible 70 medals at the SkillBuild and WorldSkills UK National Finals, setting the stage for Wales hosting the event in 2025.