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Carl Sargeant, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Climate change poses a ‘serious health risk’ to the most vulnerable in Wales, Chief Medical Officer Frank Atherton has warned in his annual report.

Following today’s announcement of the Welsh Government’s Final Budget, I am publishing details of the core funding allocations for local authorities for the forthcoming financial year through the Final Local Government Revenue and Capital Settlements for 2022-23 (the Settlement). I am also publishing Wales-level indicative core funding allocations for 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government

Building on the benefits significant European funding has brought to projects in rural Wales and the commitment of communities who have delivered them will be crucial as we look to the future.

Factory-made ‘modular’ housing should be used to quickly increase the number of high-quality social and affordable homes being built across Wales - part of a new Welsh Government strategy to kick-start the modern methods of construction industry, Housing Minister, Julie James will announce today.

There has been a lot of discussion about the role of face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the public in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Ken Skates will today introduce new legislation into the Senedd giving councils bold new powers to reshape bus services across Wales.

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs

The Welsh Government and children and young people’s organisations across Wales are urging the public to help keep children safe through the coronavirus pandemic.

A new programme worth up to £9.5 million will reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing in Wales, make energy bills more manageable for residents and provide new job and training opportunities.

The Welsh Government has today published a White Paper setting out its bold plans for a Clean Air (Wales) Bill, which will protect the health of the nation and defend our ecosystems from pollutants in our atmosphere, in law.

Welsh Government announces future strategic vision for the food and drink industry as it sets its sights, over the coming years, to be a world leader in sustainability.

Hundreds of projects boosting the rural economy, enhancing biodiversity and improving food sector resilience throughout Wales will be backed by a £106m financial investment for the next three years.

Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister

Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister Kirsty Williams MS, Minister for Education

Welsh Government has doubled its spending on social housing for rent, committing an initial £250 million in 2021 to 2022 for 20,000 new low carbon homes.

First Minister Mark Drakeford MS

Julie James, Minister for Housing and Local Government

New clinics in Wales are helping to diagnose patients with concerning symptoms more quickly as part of nationwide work to cut cancer waiting times.