The Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, today announced the launch of the Voluntary Services Recovery Fund (VSRF), which will replace the Voluntary Services Emergency Fund (VSEF) from Monday 17th August 2020. The VSEF, which has awarded almost £7.1million in emergency grant funding to voluntary organisations to date, closed on 7 August 2020 – but

As Welsh Government introduces new enforcement powers to make sure all premises follow Covid rules If conditions remain stable over the next week, people will be able to see more of their family and friends as part of the next review of Wales’ coronavirus restrictions, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today (Fri 14th August). The intention

Congratulations to all students who have received their A-Level, A/S Level and BTEC results today. I know it’s been a challenging year but I hope that the Grades you have been rewarded reflect your commitment and hard work to your studies. I wish all those who are off to University or to study higher education

The Welsh Government has announced an additional £10m to help the bus industry safely transport more passengers to school, college and work. On the same day the Welsh Government has updated its learner transport guidance so that local authorities and bus operators are clear on the steps they must take to ensure that from September

Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James has confirmed up to £50m to support projects across Wales, providing people with safe and secure homes to make sure they do not fall into homelessness and no-one is forced back onto the streets. The Welsh Government has reiterated their commitment to tackling homelessness, rehousing everyone who

Funding of over £4m has been announced today by the Welsh Government to support childcare providers affected by COVID-19. The Childcare Provider Grant will offer dedicated funding for the childcare sector to help ensure more providers re-open as the schools return in September. Since 22 June, childcare providers have been able to care for more

First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford and Secretary of State Simon Hart, yesterday convened the second Coal Tips Summit since the Tylorstown landslip during the February floods this year. The summit brought together Welsh Government Ministers, Rhondda Cynon Taff Leader Andrew Morgan, as well as representatives from local government, the Coal Authority and Natural Resources

A high-level summit of leaders in manufacturing focussing on North Wales and the cross-border area was convened by Economy and North Wales Minister Ken Skates today (Tuesday, 4 August) The Future of Manufacturing Summit brought together government, industry, trade union and academic leaders to discuss not only current challenges facing the sector such as Covid,

The Welsh Government has agreed to continue the relaxation of the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF) rules until 31 March 2021. The Discretionary Assistance Fund will continue to help families and individuals with the financial pressures and challenges they are facing. Changes to the fund, were introduced in response to the impact of Coronavirus, on household

The Health Minister Vaughan Gething is today (Tuesday 4th August) urging anyone isolating at home with COVID-19 to contact 111 or their GP if their symptoms don’t improve after seven days or if they experience breathlessness or vomiting, or if fatigue stops them doing their normal daily activities. This new advice reflects learning from the first