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People in Wales will have their personal data better protected after the Senedd approved regulations on 10 March abolishing the open electoral register.  

The Welsh Government is today (Thursday 12 March) unveiling its landmark ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

A new 3G pitch at Dragon Park in Newport will improve training for women and girls across Wales.

An additional £40.5 million of funding has been allocated this year to support essential capital repairs and maintenance across schools, colleges and universities in Wales.

This builds on the previous announcement of £20 million for schools and colleges made in January.

Two Newport primary schools have received solar panels as part of £9 million funding to decarbonise public buildings and reduce energy bills.

Wales has taken a major step forward in protecting residents in their homes after the Senedd today (Tuesday, 10 March) passed the Building Safety (Wales) Bill — one of the largest pieces of legislation ever considered by the Senedd. 

In less than a month, new providers of children's homes, fostering services and secure accommodation will no longer be able to make a profit in Wales — making it the first nation in the UK to take this landmark step.

Over £740,000 of Welsh Government Tech Valleys funding will help inspire thousands more children across Southeast Wales to explore cyber security careers.

Welsh businesses, universities and colleges can now access new opportunities in the growing defence sector through Wales Regional Defence and Security Cluster, which was launched today (9 March).

A popular online platform for Welsh-language live music is expanding, with the launch of a new Awni? mobile app.

Welsh farmers will benefit from a £6.5 million funding boost after the Ffermio Bro scheme delivered remarkable results in its first year. 

More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September.