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£1bn investment secures over 300 jobs in North Wales

  • Major joint investment in Deeside will safeguard 147 jobs and create a further 220
  • Shotton Mill will become UK’s largest recycled paper manufacturer helping the UK’s transition to net zero and creating jobs in green industries of the future
  • Stronger relationship between UK and Welsh Government delivers boost to local economy
  • Announcement comes ahead of investment summit which will bring together international business leaders to boost growth
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Mentorship scheme boosts language GCSE take up in Wales

A Welsh Government funded scheme to encourage take up of international language GCSEs has seen a rise of over 40% in mentored learners choosing to take a language such as French, German or Spanish.

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Welsh Government beats peatland targets a year early, saving more than 8,000 tonnes of carbon every year

Welsh peatlands are on the road to recovery thanks to a Welsh Government-funded action programme smashing its targets ahead of time.

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Welsh Government support of £20 million - more than 800 farmers have applied.

More than 800 farm business have applied for a share of over £20 million from two support schemes.

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Prepare for winter: vaccinations and self-care to stay well

Simple steps to stay well and reduce demand on the NHS

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Devolved Ministers attends landmark New York Climate Week

Deputy First Minister with responsibility for  Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for the Northern Ireland Executive, Gillian Martin, Acting Secretary for Net Zero and Energy for the Scottish Government, have met ahead of the opening of the landmark Climate Week New York City. 

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Welsh Government consults on plan to end tax break for independent schools

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to end a tax break for some fee-charging schools.

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£12m broadband investment delivers high-speed connections

From care homes to country parks, high-speed internet is revolutionising life across Wales.

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Over £1.2m investment in local museums and libraries

A project celebrating the rich heritage of cricket in Wales is one of six cultural schemes to receive funding from the Welsh Government.

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School leaders from Pakistan learn about Welsh education policy

School leaders from Pakistan have visited two schools in Wales to learn about Community Focused Schools, family engagement and school governance.

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Over £1.2m investment in local museums and libraries

[Media are invited to join the Minister's tour of the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket tomorrow, Thurs Sept 19, from 1.45-2.15pm - detail in notes]

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Reforms to local tax system in Wales become law

Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act.