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The Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Anna Brychan, has congratulated learners across Wales receiving their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results. 

The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation as part of a major revision of the National Development Framework – which sets out how places, communities, infrastructure and natural resources should be planned and managed through the planning system in Wales.  

• The Welsh Government has started work on Wales's first Climate and Nature Action Plan, which addresses climate change and nature loss together rather than as separate issues.
• The Welsh Government is establishing a Climate and Nature Board, chaired by Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd, to help shape the plan and hold delivery to account.
• The plan sets a target of net zero by 2040 and substantive nature recovery by 2050.

• New north-south coach service will be called TaithCymru
• The service begins on Sunday 25 October between Bangor and Carmarthen
• Tickets can be purchased from 10:00hrs on Tuesday 6 October, in advance via an online booking system

• Minister meeting with sector and wants to be biggest supporter of tourism
• Welsh Government consulting on changes to 182-day threshold and committed to reforming business rates to help industry

• Twenty men across Wales have completed specialist training to help promote respect and healthy relationships. 

• The programme equips men working with young people to challenge harmful behaviours and discuss positive masculinity. 

• Inspired by the training, Cardiff musician James Minas launched Bros B4 Lows, a support group for men in the music community. 

Welsh Government opens the door to new Careers with 35 Apprenticeship Opportunities

• Learners across Wales receive A-level, AS, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualifications results
• The Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Cefin Campbell, has congratulated everyone receiving their results today.
• Wales once again saw strong A-level result with increases at all key grades compared to last year and a notable increase on 2019

• Learners across Wales receive A-level, AS, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualifications results
• The Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Cefin Campbell, has congratulated everyone receiving their results today.
• Wales once again saw strong A-level result with increases at all key grades compared to last year and a notable increase on 2019

• Tamsin Ramasut and Professor Simon Gibson CBE announced as co-chairs for the Town Centre Taskforce  

• £1 million of new funding announced for town centre regeneration projects in Bangor and Bridgend  

• The taskforce has been established as a 100-day Government commitment  

• A Welsh apprentice is training at Coleg Sir Gâr ahead of representing Team UK at the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai this September.
• The Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education visited the training camp to see apprentices in action and champion the opportunities apprenticeships offer to people across Wales.
• Apprenticeships in Wales combine hands-on experience with nationally recognised qualifications, helping to close skills gaps in priority sectors and build a skilled workforce for employers.