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Vive Le Cymru! Welsh culture to wow Rugby World Cup fans in France
As the Rugby World Cup prepares for kick-off in France, Welsh Government and its partners have teamed up with some of Wales’ finest artists, food and drink producers to showcase what Wales has to offer off-pitch. As part of the plans, Welsh legendary music venue Clwb Ifor Bach will take over Stereolux after Wales’ head-to-head with Georgia on 7 October.

First Minister sees positive impact 20mph is having in St Brides Major
First Minister Mark Drakeford today (Thursday, September 7) visited one of the first areas in Wales to trial the new 20mph limit to learn more about the impact of the “biggest step-change in community safety in a generation.”

£600,000 to improve health and safety for fishers and aquaculture workers
Fishers and aquaculture workers in Wales are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve the health and safety aspects of their work.

New facility to double Wales’ plastic reprocessing capacity
A £45 million investment will more than double Wales’ plastic reprocessing capacity and create over 100 new jobs at the former Toyoda Gosei factory in Swansea.

Response to Nexperia announcement
Responding to the Nexperia announcement, Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said:

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in education establishments in Wales
Following new information over the weekend, all 22 local authorities in Wales are assessing RAAC in education buildings.

Further works to begin today on Menai Suspension Bridge
Work will begin today (Monday 4th September 2023) on the Menai Suspension Bridge to ensure it is permanently restored in time for its 200th anniversary.

People in Wales reminded how they can help stop the spread of respiratory infections
As the summer draws to a close and schools prepare to return, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Jones, is reminding people to stay at home and avoid contact with others if they are unwell and have a high temperature.

NHS Bursary extended in Wales with access to full maintenance loan amid cost of living crisis
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2024-25 academic year, and allow them to access the full amount of maintenance loan in addition to the Bursary.

7 ways to ease back-to-school worries
As families get ready for the start of a new school term, many will be worried about the cost of living crisis.
But there is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform, meals and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning.

Health Minister response to latest NHS Wales performance data – June and July 2023
Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan said:
“It is encouraging to see progress on reducing some of the longest waits and the average waiting time for treatment in Wales is 19.1 weeks – 10 weeks less than the peak three years ago, and two and a half weeks shorter than a year ago.

GCSE Results Day 2023: Education Minister congratulates students
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has congratulated young people across Wales as they receive their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results.