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• Shared Statement and Joint Action Plan 2021-2025 sets out the ambition and plans for the Ireland – Wales relationship in years ahead.

The Welsh Government has today announced an additional £50m towards improvements to school buildings across Wales.

Smoke-free legislation making it illegal to smoke on hospital grounds comes into force in Wales today (1 March).

The Welsh Government is urging the UK Government to take the necessary steps to begin recovery and secure prosperity across all parts of the UK.

One million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered across Wales and more than one in three of the Welsh adult population have received at least one dose.

On St David’s Day, the Welsh Government will be supporting ten businesses from across Wales to forge new trade links and strengthen existing ties with the Basque Country via a virtual trade mission.

During the coronavirus crisis the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service has supported over 750 entrepreneurs to start a business or become self-employed, Economy Minister Ken Skates has revealed. 

An updated vaccine strategy for Wales has been published, confirming earlier key target dates and the adoption of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advice on prioritisation for the next phase of vaccinations.

The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn has launched an 8 week consultation calling for views on a new bill to improve fair work practices and public services reduce inequalities and create the right economic conditions for a more prosperous workforce and economy.

First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced the inspirational people shortlisted for a St David Award.

A new action plan to help secure the long-term future of manufacturing in Wales has been launched by the Welsh Government.