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Businesses will start receiving emergency coronavirus grants by the middle of next week, Economy, Transport and North Wales Minister Ken Skates confirmed today.

Plastic straws, cutlery and polystyrene food and drink containers are to be banned in Wales as part of wider measures to make Wales the world’s top recycling nation, Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn confirmed today.

Services that support people in Wales to manage problem debt and improve their household income are set to receive a £1.4 million boost to help them respond to an increase in demand on their services.

Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Health and Social Services

The reports set out emergent findings and key themes from the Pilot Programme up until May 2020. They also provide progress updates with some early insights into the impact of COVID-19.

As restrictions begin to be gradually eased at tourism sites and attractions across Wales, the Welsh Government’s bespoke Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) has provided vital support of more than £2 million to some of our largest key tourism companies.

Data showing the short term movements in the output of industries in the production, construction and market services sectors for July to September 2019.

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Trefnydd

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Trefnydd

The Deputy First Minister has stated COP30 is a crucial moment for international collaboration and real-world results in our response to the climate change emergency.

School children have today explored Flint Castle in a groundbreaking new way, through Minecraft Education, as Cadw launches its fourth Welsh heritage site on the popular gaming platform.

Jane Hutt MS, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip

Today is the 60th day since COVID-19 vaccinations began in Wales and also marks the day when more than half a million people received their first COVID-19 vaccination.

Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has today announced expanded testing and faster vaccine delivery to help Wales-reopen safely.

Jane Hutt MS, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip

Finance Ministers from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have met to discuss a range of fiscal matters and voiced their collective concerns about the financial implications the UK Internal Market Bill will have on devolved governments.

Ahead of Small Business Saturday, the Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government has announced a £10 million funding boost for town centres, under the £90 million Transforming Towns programme, to support businesses and increase vibrancy and footfall in towns across Wales.

Julie James MS, Minister for Housing and Local Government

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Trefnydd

Vaughan Gething, Minister of Health and Social Services