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New Older People’s Commissioner announced
The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rhian Bowen-Davies as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Securing a Sustainable future for Wales’ cockle fishing heritage
New Legislation comes into force today [10 July] which help to ensure cockle fisheries in Wales remain environmentally sustainable and economically viable for the future
£3.7m additional funding to protect and preserve Wales’ national treasures
The Welsh Government is providing additional funding to ensure Wales’ cultural institutions are protected and preserved, with £3.2m earmarked this financial year for repairs to be carried out to both the National Museum Cardiff and National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.
Wales passes landmark Bill to introduce automatic registration of electors and to modernise electoral administration
The Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, which was first introduced to the Senedd in October 2023, has today (09 July 2024) been passed by the Welsh Parliament.
First Minister says the Welsh Government is focussed on ‘what matters most in people's daily lives’ as he announces legislative programme
The First Minister, Vaughan Gething, has today (Tuesday, July 9) set out his legislative priorities saying he wants to ensure the Welsh Government is building “an ambitious future for a fairer, stronger, greener Wales.”
New degree apprenticeships announced to help build the Wales of the future
Universities and Industry welcome launch of fully funded programmes up to four-years.
Partnership project provides over 62,000 essential items to people in need
Cwtch Mawr is Wales’ first multibank, which helps struggling families in Swansea.
Children encouraged to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
Launching in libraries across Wales on Saturday 6 July, the Summer Reading Challenge is a free activity enabling young children to read for pleasure during the summer holidays.
Social Partnership – it’s the ‘Welsh Way,’ and it works! – Sarah Murphy
Outlining a Wales-specific vision for an economy which promotes fair work and equality - the Social Partnership Minister, Sarah Murphy today made her first keynote speech since her appointment to Cabinet.
Further support for teachers to boost roll out the new curriculum.
The roll out of the Curriculum for Wales will be boosted by further support for teachers and schools to ensure consistent delivery across Wales.
'Construction key to building sustainable Wales' – Jeremy Miles
Wales will need an additional 11,000 construction workers to support its growing economy, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy, and Welsh Language, tells a Construction Summit in Llandudno Junction.
First North Wales veterans’ jobs fair and conference
The first jobs fair and conference for veterans, service leavers and families in North Wales has taken place in Wrexham, linking the Armed Forces community directly with local and national employers.