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Student application data published today (Thursday, February 6) saw a 6% increase in the number of applications to higher education institutions in Wales - the largest increase among the four UK nations.

Kirsty Williams AM, Minister for Education

Dafydd Elis Thomas, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, has announced four new appointments to the National Library of Wales.

Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language

An analysis of the recipients of the Discretionary Assistance Fund and of economic indicators to assess whether the payments of awards are made where the need is the greatest.

Lynne Neagle MS, Cabinet Secretary for Education

St Mark’s Church in Caia Park, Wrexham, is being transformed into a hub for sports, drama, lunch clubs, and more, thanks to £300,000 from the Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Programme.

The aim of the Cymraeg for Kids programme is to increase the number of children in Welsh-medium education.

A report which provides information on opening hours and appointment times of GP practices for 2017.

The survey will help us understand and respond to the views of learners in post-16 education.

The evaluation considers how the Learning in Digital Wales Programme (LIDWP) was implemented across Wales and considers whether the programme has met its aims and objectives.

Seren is a network of regional hubs designed to support Wales’ brightest sixth formers achieve their academic potential and gain access to leading universities.

The programme provides a flexible range of tuition, revision, careers advice and web-based resources for students and help for teachers.

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs

Commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said:

Strengthening the role of GPs in Wales will be vital in improving patient healthcare and tackling NHS waiting lists.

Three high street banks have achieved special recognition as part of a Welsh Government scheme to protect payments to SMEs on large scale public sector construction projects.

The Senedd has passed landmark legislation to give all children across Wales the opportunity to confidently speak Welsh, regardless of their background or the language of the school they attend.

Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

The Welsh Government is helping to deliver more much-needed social housing after agreeing the sale of plots of land in Swansea.