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Jack Sargeant MS Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership (Landscape)

Funding Increase for Armed Forces Free Swimming Scheme

The funding for a popular scheme offering free swimming to both veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces is being increased by the Welsh Government.

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Set-jetting: the latest trend showcasing Wales to the world

Set-jetting - holidays inspired by well-known film and TV locations - is the latest trend cementing Wales on people’s ‘top places to visit’ lists in 2025.

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Welsh Government ends tax break for independent schools

The Welsh Government is ending business rates relief for some fee-charging schools to use the funding to support local public services.

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Thousands more learners to receive financial support through Education Maintenance Allowance

Thousands more post 16 learners in colleges and sixth forms will receive the Education Maintenance Allowance following a Welsh Government decision to uplift the household income thresholds resulting in more families being able to apply.

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Young Sherlock finds ‘Holmes’ in Wales

Amateur sleuths may have noticed something mysterious has been afoot recently in the usually sleepy Cardiff suburb of St Mellons.

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Have your say on Wales’ new timber strategy

With global demand for timber set to quadruple by 2050, how can Wales benefit from expected growth while future proofing its forests?

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£300k to revitalise St Mark’s Church for the Caia Park community

St Mark’s Church in Caia Park, Wrexham, is being transformed into a hub for sports, drama, lunch clubs, and more, thanks to £300,000 from the Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Programme.

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New Chief Medical Officer for Wales appointed

Professor Isabel Oliver has been appointed as’ the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

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Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: November and December 2024

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles, said:

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Boost for Ynys Mon as Freeport goes live

The Welsh Government has today announced that the new Ynys Mon Freeport special status has gone live.

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New bus franchising test set to benefit rural communities in mid-Wales

Communities across mid-Wales are set to experience early benefits that groundbreaking bus reform will bring.  

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Nine ways in which £150m has been used to restore nature this Senedd term

With one in six species at risk of extinction in Wales, it has never been more important to restore and strengthen people’s connection to nature.