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Unpaid carers urged to apply for their £500 payment

Unpaid carers in mid Wales are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis

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Unpaid carers urged to apply for their £500 payment

Unpaid carers in south Wales are being urged to apply for a £500 payment to help with the increased cost of caring during the cost-of living-crisis.

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New support scheme launched to help those affected by fire safety issues

A new support scheme for those facing significant financial hardship as a result of fire safety issues will launch today.

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Welsh food and drink exports hit record high

Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021 reaching £641m, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.

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New framework for school improvement to focus on learner progression

The Welsh Government has published a new school improvement framework, ensuring that learner progression and wellbeing is at the heart of all efforts to deliver high standards and aspirations.

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Wolf – a new BBC One prime time thriller rooted in Wales

A new BBC One prime time crime thriller is being filmed across South Wales and today Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden had a behind the scenes look at filming at the iconic Enfys studios in Cardiff – and met with the trainees working on the production. 

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Free swimming in Wales for the Armed Forces

On Armed Forces Day, the Welsh Government has announced the continuation of the Armed Forces Free Swimming scheme.

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Reminder for people to get their spring booster in Wales

People eligible for the spring COVID-19 booster are being urged to get vaccinated before the cut-off date of Thursday 30 June.

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A race against time – to uncover the past

The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden today visited Porth y Rhaw, St Davids, where Dyfed Archaeological Trust are leading a team to learn more about the site – which due to coastal erosion is quickly being lost to the sea.

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Wales extends COVID-19 testing throughout July

The Health Minister, Eluned Morgan has today (Friday 24th June) confirmed that access to free LFD tests will be extended in Wales until July 31st  2022.

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Employee Ownership Day: Economy Minister sets out plans to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales

The Welsh Government wants to double the number of businesses in Wales that are owned by their employees, and is committed to providing greater support for worker buyouts to ensure Wales-based companies remain in Welsh hands, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said today to mark Employee Ownership Day.

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Sharron Lusher named Chair of Vocational Qualifications Review Board

A new board is being established to review the vocational qualifications on offer to learners and employers in Wales.