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Welsh Government

New funding announced to deliver First Minister’s priorities

The Welsh Government has today announced £157m of new funding to support the First Minister’s priorities this year.  

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Cardiff’s new bus interchange welcomes 9,000 passengers a day

Since opening its doors in June, Cardiff Bus Interchange is now welcoming up to 9,000 passengers a day.

St Giles Cymru visit

Unique Welsh learning exchange programme opening up a world of opportunity

Adult learners and mentors from St Giles Cymru have travelled to Norway to benefit from a learning exchange journey funded through the Taith programme.

Tattoo

Wales first in UK to implement licensing for special procedures like tattoos

In a UK-first, Wales now has mandatory licensing rules in place to help protect the public's health when getting acupuncture, body piercings, electrolysis, or tattoos including semi-permanent make up.

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Two years of free Welsh lessons: Over 2,000 young people and school staff take up their Welsh learning journey

The second year of free Welsh lessons for 16- to 25-year-olds and school staff has helped even more people learn the language, with over 2,000 young people and school staff estimated to have taken up the offer during 2023-24.

First Minister Eluned Morgan MS (Portrait)

FM to announce major investment summit for 2025

Later today, First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan will announce a major investment summit will take place in Wales in 2025.

Rebecca Evans MS Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning (Landscape)

£51m Newport investment latest chapter in Wales’ compound semiconductor success story

Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has announced that it is investing £51m in Newport Wafer Fab, the UK’s largest semiconductor facility - bringing new product range capabilities and skilled job opportunities to Newport.

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Support for those affected by Storm Bert

Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert.

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Welsh competitors punch above their weight at UK National Skills Finals

Welsh competitors claimed an incredible 70 medals at the SkillBuild and WorldSkills UK National Finals, setting the stage for Wales hosting the event in 2025.

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Updated plans for sustainable farming announced

“It was clear changes were needed - we said we would listen - and we’ve done just that” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies 

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“A small contribution that could make a big difference” – Legislation introduced to support a thriving, sustainable tourism industry in Wales

A Bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area to re-invest in local tourism, is today introduced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford.

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Updated plans for sustainable farming announced

“It was clear changes were needed - we said we would listen - and we’ve done just that” – Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies