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£25m for seven projects to kick-start the Anglesey Freeport and drive economic growth across the island and North Wales has been announced today (20 March).

159 new affordable homes will be delivered across Wales after the Welsh Government agreed loans totalling £45 million to five Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).

The Welsh Government has confirmed £3 million of funding over the next three financial years to continue the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme (WSGP), supporting Welsh sheep farmers to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental performance.  

NHS staff have delivered the biggest monthly reduction in the waiting list, as the time people wait for treatment falls to its lowest level in almost six years.

The Welsh Government said:

Extra help is being made available for people in financial crisis facing difficulties with the rising cost of heating oil in Wales

Welsh businesses have secured £436 million in new export sales as a direct result of Welsh Government export support over the past five years, Cabinet Secretary for Economy Rebecca Evans told the Explore Export Wales conference in Llandudno today (18 March).

Level 1 teaching assistants in Wales will be moved to level 2 roles from September 2026.

This move will benefit up to 3,350 current level one teaching assistants, who will receive a pay rise of up to £1,350.

A new deal has been launched to ensure Wales meets its renewable energy targets, whilst maximising the benefits for communities. 

Funding to deliver modern, sustainable integrated transport systems across Wales has been announced today.

The Senedd has today voted in favour of protecting greyhounds in Wales from the harms of racing. The Bill will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales.  

The Senedd has passed a Bill to support the development of tourism in Wales and improve visitor accommodation.