Welsh Government

Pledge to support youth with extra £9.4m investment in children and young people mental health services

"I am committed to ensuring support is available for changing mental health needs," says Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing…

“Phased and flexible back-to-school approach if coronavirus cases continue to fall” – First Minister

The youngest children in Wales could begin returning to school after the February half term, if rates of coronavirus continue…

Lockdown in Wales to continue for another 3 weeks

First Minister, Mark Drakeford is set to confirm alert level four lockdown restrictions will remain in place in Wales for…

Welsh Government announce plans to make Wales litter and fly-tipping free

A Deposit Return Scheme, reviewing enforcement arrangements and incentives for businesses to produce more environmentally-friendly packaging are some of the…

Pembrokeshire Council supports call for action on Welsh ports

Pembrokeshire County Council has backed calls for the UK Government to take action to protect the future of Welsh ports.…

Updated Covid-19 testing strategy for Wales published

A revised and updated coronavirus testing strategy has been published today (Thursday 28 January) by Health Minister Vaughan Gething. The…

Youth homelessness campaign targets those struggling due to COVID

The Welsh Government has launched a campaign urging young people who are at risk of homelessness or already homeless to…

Welsh Government plans to tackle agricultural river pollution branded ‘draconian’ and a ‘betrayal’ to farmers

Lesley Griffiths MS, the Welsh Government Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs has announced regulations to tackle agricultural pollution…

Slow introduction of ‘Lucy’s Law’ – a ban on third-party puppy and kitten sales – branded ‘cruel’

The introduction of ‘Lucy’s Law’ – a ban on third-party puppy and kitten sales – will be introduced in September,…

£6.5m flooding support for Welsh communities

Welsh Government Ministers have announced £6.5million to support local authorities and people affected by flooding during the Alert Level 4…