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Let’s face loneliness in Wales together – one connection at a time

The First Minister of Wales and Welsh Government cabinet have called on the people of Wales to back the fourth Great Winter Get Together campaign as it kicks off this week.

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Pilot of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to care homes to begin

A pilot for the roll-out of the COVID-19 Pfizer / BioNtech vaccine to Welsh care homes is to begin on Wednesday [Wednesday 16], just over a week after the first jab was administered in the UK, the Health Minister has announced.

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New regulations to suspend evictions this Christmas

Emergency legislation will form part of efforts to protect public health and support renters this Christmas, Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James has confirmed.

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Welsh Government announce plans for serial testing in schools and colleges from January

The Welsh Government has announced plans to roll out serial testing in schools and colleges from January.

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People in Wales urged to keep up MIGHTY recycling effort this Christmas to help Wales get to number one

  • Early indication show boost in recycling over lockdown – we recycled 21% more food waste than same time last year
  • 55% of us recycling more than we did last year
  • Ultra-athlete and chef Matt Pritchard supports drive to boost food waste recycling with exclusive Christmas recipe video

 

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Landmark changes to blood donation rules

Wales has taken the landmark decision to lift restrictions on LGBT+ people donating blood.

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Economic Resilience Fund vital in protecting more than 470 jobs at Swansea-based businesses

The Welsh Government’s unique Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has helped safeguard more than 470 jobs at two Swansea-based businesses against the economic effects of the coronavirus.

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New information and advice centre opens to help hauliers in Brexit transition

A new information and advice site which prepares hauliers for the end of the transition period with the EU has today opened at Pont Abraham services in Carmarthenshire, serving hauliers bound for Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.

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Updated covid control plan to be published

An updated version of Wales’ covid control plan will be published next week, the First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

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£31m of crucial flood repair funding secured by Finance Minister

Funding worth £31m to support essential flood repair work in Wales has been agreed with the UK Government, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has said.

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Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday as part of ‘national effort to reduce coronavirus transmission’

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today.

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Eligibility checker for hospitality, leisure and tourism fund goes live

Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses impacted by latest coronavirus restrictions can now find out how much they can expect to receive from the latest round of the Welsh Government’ business support package.