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Thanks to over £100,000 of Welsh Government funding, researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University are developing a new set of tests to improve the identification of literacy difficulties in Welsh medium secondary school pupils.

The Minister for Further and Higher education, Vikki Howells has today (15^th October) set out her aims and objectives in her newly created ministerial role, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation and community.

On Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford has urged community groups to apply for funding to help the Welsh language thrive from the Perthyn Small Grants Scheme.

Today [14 October] £157.8m has been paid to over 15,500 Welsh farm businesses as Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2024 advance payments are made.

Over 90% of this year’s Seren graduates went on to participate in higher education, with 53% gaining a place at a Russell Group University. 

The First Minister Eluned Morgan will meet multinational businesses and investors at the International Investment Summit in London today.

The Counsel General and Minister for Delivery, Julie James, has outlined her priorities in her first speech since taking on the role – in which she pledged to be ‘a champion for Wales’.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel as major road works  are set to begin on the A470 between Talerddig and Dolfach with a total closure of the road from 31^st October until 20th December 2024,

Opportunities to deliver growth and investment will be at the top of the agenda when leaders of the four nations meet at the UK’s first Council of the Nations and Regions in Scotland today (Friday 11th October 2024).

Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, has stressed the importance of mental health in the workplace during a visit to an employer leading the way with supporting their employees.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel on the A40 between Halfway and Llandovery from 12 October until 6 May as major road works to ensure safety and long-term stability of the road take place.

The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, said: “This World Homelessness Day, I think it’s really important we acknowledge the fantastic work being undertaken in our communities and highlight the importance of collaboration between local authorities, construction partners and registered social landlords to prevent and end homelessness in Wales."