The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn has launched an 8 week consultation calling for views on a new bill to improve fair work practices and public services reduce inequalities and create the right economic conditions for a more prosperous workforce and economy. The Coronavirus pandemic has reinforced the challenges faced in

An updated vaccine strategy for Wales has been published, confirming earlier key target dates and the adoption of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advice on prioritisation for the next phase of vaccinations. The updated targets are to offer the vaccine to all current priority groups by the middle of April and to the

As part of a four-nations agreement, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today (Thursday 25 February) announced the ending of a ban on using UK plasma to manufacture medicines. The lifting of the ban follows a review by the Commission on Human Medicine (CHM) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It was introduced in

Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James has launched Future Wales, which sets out where housing, employment and infrastructure should be developed to support our town and city centres, achieve decarbonisation and climate resilience, and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. The national spatial strategy sets out a vision for development in

The Welsh Government is providing £6m to support WEPA UK’s expansion plans, which will see 54 new jobs created and hundreds protected at its site in Maesteg. Economy Minister Ken Skates said the funding from the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund will be crucial in seeing the firm’s site developed into a fully integrated papermill,

New legislation has been passed in the Senedd, which will give tenants more protection, stability and security in their homes.  The Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill will also bring greater clarity on landlord and tenant responsibilities, helping to avoid disagreements and difficulties. The changes mean that from spring 2022, rental contracts in Wales will change

Plans for a default 20mph speed limit on Welsh roads have moved a step closer as eight pilot areas to trial the change have been confirmed. Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, said the move will reduce accidents and save lives. The pilot areas will have a phased start from this summer until

First Minister Mark Drakeford convened a mines safety summit today to address the safety and the environmental impacts of Wales’ disused coal mines, after a mine shaft burst in Skewen and caused catastrophic flooding  last month. The summit brought together Secretary of State Simon Hart, Welsh Government and UK Government representatives, Neath Port Talbot Leader

Eligibility criteria for the Self-Isolation Support Payment widened More people will now be eligible to apply for the £500 Self-Isolation Support Payment the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James has announced. The scheme, which has been extended until June 2021, will now be open to applications from people with a personal income of

Eligibility criteria for the Self-Isolation Support Payment widened More people will now be eligible to apply for the £500 Self-Isolation Support Payment the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James has announced. The scheme, which has been extended until June 2021, will now be open to applications from people with a personal income of