Wales’ new Chief Veterinary Officer starts in the role
Dr Richard Irvine today begins his new role as Wales’ Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Irvine joins the Welsh Government having been UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer and policy Deputy Director for Global Animal Health in the UK Government. A highly…
Launch of incentive to attract a more diverse teaching workforce
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has officially launched an incentive to attract more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds into teaching. The Ethnic Minority Incentive Scheme provides up to £5,000 to eligible individuals to…
£60m to make schools and colleges across Wales more sustainable
Schools and colleges across Wales are set to benefit from £60m in funding to make buildings more energy efficient. The Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles has announced £50m for schools and £10m in funding for Further Education…
Off-grid Carmarthenshire households urged not to miss out on Alternative Fuel Payment
Plaid Cymru politicians have urged off-grid households in Carmarthenshire not to miss out on a payment of £200 they could be entitled to. Earlier this year, following extensive pressure from Plaid Cymru politicians at Westminster and Cardiff Bay, the…
More than 90% of young care leavers sign up for Basic Income pilot scheme
More than 90% of young care leavers who are eligible have signed up for the Basic Income pilot scheme in the first six months since it was launched. Early feedback from care leavers point to the many ways in which…
Plans approved for Pontllanfraith vulnerable learners’ centre
Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved plans to develop a new centre for vulnerable learners on the site of the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School. The approved plans will see the Council adapt and refurbish the former Grammar School building at…
HS2 Delay Must Trigger Barnett Consequential Funding for Wales
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have reiterated calls for Wales to receive consequential transport funding from HS2 following news that large sections of the rail line are to be delayed. Key sections of the line from Manchester to Crewe and Birmingham…
Wales’ National StartUp Awards finalists revealed
Wales’ most exciting new businesses have been shortlisted as part of a national awards programme designed to showcase the region’s up-and-coming enterprises. The StartUp Awards National Series recognises the booming startup scene across the UK which has accelerated following the…
Council tax exemption a ‘significant benefit’ for care leavers, as more people set to be helped
830 care leavers are set to benefit from a council tax exemption aimed at easing the transition for young people leaving care. The Welsh Government introduced legislation in April 2019 to exempt care leavers from council tax. In 2020-21, the…
Written Statement: HIV Action Plan for Wales 2023-26
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services has issued the following statement on the HIV Action Plan for Wales 2023-26. I am pleased to publish our HIV Action Plan for Wales today, which will help to tackle stigma…