Our plan to clean up the water sector
We're taking action to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024
Regulator announces inquiry into Eldonian charity
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities for England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Eldonian Community Trust Limited.
Updated: Mon Sep 09 2024
Charity Commission disqualifies former trustee of The Mahfouz Foundation and secures recovery of 50,000
The Charity Commission has disqualified a former trustee of The Mahfouz Foundation as part of its statutory inquiry into the charity, which has concluded with the publication of an official report.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Charity Commission disqualifies former trustees of genealogy charity and recovers 113,000
The Charity Commission has disqualified two former trustees of Burke's Peerage Foundation as part of its statutory inquiry into the charity, which has concluded with the publication of an official report.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Conviction involving EU driving license quashed by Northern Ireland Court
A conviction for driving without a license has been quashed by the County Court in Northern Ireland, after a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines consultation
The Council's fourth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to guidelines is now open.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Shouting Whispers Paralympic success
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which draws to a close this evening, has been brought to millions of TV screens by a Wales-based company, with thanks to support from Creative Wales and Welsh Government.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
The Prince of Wales visits Homewards exhibition at Saatchi Gallery
The Prince of Wales visited Saatchi Gallery today to view Homelessness: Reframed, a groundbreaking exhibition which brings to life the breadth and complexities of homelessness.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Welsh champions bike manufacturing firm on track for expansion
Hot on the heels of Tom Pidcock's thrilling gold medal at the Paris Olympics, another British mountain bike superpower is changing gear in the development of their rapidly growing international biking business based in mid Wales.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
Welsh farmers urged to be vigilant for signs of Bluetongue
Following confirmation of new cases of Bluetongue virus in England, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has urged farmers to be alert to signs of the virus.
Updated: Fri Sep 06 2024
5 million for culture and sport bodies and Cadw
The Welsh Government is providing a further £5 million to support and protect Wales' culture and sport arm's length bodies and Cadw.
Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024
Cabinet Secretary announces funding for 16 new Coetiroedd Bach
The third round of funding has been awarded to 13 projects supporting the creation of 16 new Coetiroedd Bach (Tiny Forests) across Wales.
Updated: Thu Sep 05 2024
7.7m to support burns centre to save more lives
Health Secretary Mark Drakeford has today confirmed £7.7m to upgrade the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery as it marks its 30th anniversary.
Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024
New photographs show blooming success of Biodiversity Plan on Wales strategic road network
On hundreds of roadsides across Wales' strategic road network, work is underway to better manage and increase the biodiversity of grass verges as part of the Welsh Government's Llwybr Newydd i Natur - the Nature Recovery Action Plan.
Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024
Roll-out of free school meals for all primary school children in Wales complete
As children return for the new school year, the Welsh Government has confirmed that all pupils in maintained primary schools across Wales are now able to receive a free school meal from this week.
Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024
The Queen opens the Dyson Cancer Centre in Bath
Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the Dyson Cancer Centre at The Royal United Hospital, in Bath.
Updated: Wed Sep 04 2024
10 million for community-driven energy projects to power Waless green future
Welsh Government unveils new grant scheme to support the development of Smart Local Energy Systems.
Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024
Charity regulator serves Calderdale Council with an Official Warning
Charity Commission issues first ever Official Warning to a local authority over failing to properly manage 13 charities.
Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024
Dont Buy It - Benthyg It
This Zero Waste Week (2-6 September 2024), Benthyg Cymru is championing the ‘borrow, don't buy' movement. Benthyg (ben-thig), meaning "to borrow or lend" in Welsh, perfectly captures the spirit of what we're encouraging this September.
Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024
Lancashire gymnastics club investigated over governance and financial concerns
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Flic-Flac Gymnastics Club.
Updated: Tue Sep 03 2024
How were fixing the foundations of the country
Here are some of the things we are doing to fix the foundations of this country.
Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024
Major conservation works underway at historic Tintern Abbey
The first phase of conservation works to the chapels at the iconic Tintern Abbey has begun, Cadw has announced.
Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024
Over 4.3 million for community projects in Wales
A church in Swansea, a football club in Denbighshire and volunteer centre in Powys are among the 38 projects to receive a share of more than £4.3million support from the Welsh Government.
Updated: Mon Sep 02 2024
The Queen becomes the first Patron of The Riflemans Association
The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles, has become the first Patron of The Rifleman's Association.
Updated: Fri Aug 30 2024
Cabinet Secretary welcomes new course addressing dog attacks on livestock in Wales
The Welsh Government has worked in partnership with pet charity Blue Cross and the police in Wales to tackle dog attacks on livestock.
Updated: Thu Aug 29 2024