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The Welsh Government has today launched the first section of a new 80km forest trail - a significant milestone for the National Forest for Wales.

New research shows that Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) have removed financial barriers, increased access to school meals and reduced stigma.

Young people across Wales will have new opportunities to engage directly with their elected representatives, thanks to a three-year programme funded by the Welsh Government. 

Newport has become the third local authority in Wales to offer free childcare to all two-year-olds as Flying Start celebrates 20 years of supporting families and children.

Welsh communities are set to benefit from a share of £10 million to generate local renewable energy and reduce energy bills.

This summer, a series of special celebrations will mark 850 years since the first National Eisteddfod was held, providing an opportunity to celebrate Wales’s rich cultural heritage and encouraging more people to take part in Welsh language events.

Welsh farmers will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for the first time, as the Single Application Form (SAF) opens today, 2 March 2026.

The cost of travelling on TfW trains will be frozen for the next year, from 1 March.

For the past decade, the Welsh Government has invested in the buildings and shared spaces that communities use every day.

The Welsh Government’s ‘Cymru Wales’ brand has partnered with Team Wales for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking the first time the brand will feature across athletes' kits as they compete on the world stage this summer.

The Welsh Government is providing an additional £30.9 million to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales.