Procurement bill update
The Procurement bill is still being scrutinised by Parliament and the Senedd, meaning the bill is subject to change.
Updated: Mon Sep 05 2022
Regulators urge safe giving to support Pakistan flood relief
The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator have urged the public to give safely' to registered charities supporting those affected by the floods in Pakistan.
Updated: Mon Sep 05 2022
The National Lottery Community Fund in Wales responds to cost of living crisis with new priorities.
The National Lottery Community Fund recently (01 September 202) announced new priorities for community groups applying for funding to support communities with the cost of living crisis.
Updated: Mon Sep 05 2022
Wales Procurement Policy Statement update
The Wales Procurement Policy Statement (WPPS) launched in March 2021, and sets out the strategic vision for public sector procurement in Wales.
Updated: Mon Sep 05 2022
Farmers to help Wales reach Net Zero as Welsh Government pledges an extra 32m for tree planting
Minister for Climate Change Julie James yesterday announced 32m for farmers and landowners to help Wales plant 86 million trees by the end of the decade to combat the climate emergency.
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
Over 4 million in National Lottery funding awarded to community groups across Wales
81 community projects are celebrating receiving a share of 4,221,789 of National Lottery funding raised thanks to National Lottery players.
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
Autumn COVID-19 booster roll-out begins today in Wales
The roll-out of the autumn Covid-19 booster has started today (September 1st) in Wales with care home residents and staff across Wales the first to receive the vaccine.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
Community groups receive 853k backing from the Scottish Land Fund
Four groups have received a total of 853,022 from the Scottish Land Fund to buy land and buildings and transform them for the benefit of their local communities.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland Committee members announced
The National Lottery Community Fund has appointed two new members to the Northern Ireland Committee, who will help make decisions on the investment of funding to support communities and improve people's lives.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
Welsh and UK governments launch bidding process for Wales first freeport
The Welsh and UK Governments are today inviting applications for Wales' first freeport, which should be up and running by summer 2023.
Updated: Thu Sep 01 2022
New National Lottery funded project gives a voice to Scottish carers
The National Community Fund announces 10.3 million to 345 Scottish groups
Updated: Wed Aug 31 2022
PM praises firepower of new police recruits in fight against crime: 31 August 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet new police officers working on operations.
Updated: Wed Aug 31 2022
Wales Economy Minister demands UK Government intervention to reduce energy and fuel prices for Welsh businesses
Wales' Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething is demanding the UK Government takes immediate action to reduce the growing cost of energy and fuel on businesses across Wales.
Updated: Wed Aug 31 2022
Economy Minister visits ABER Instruments, a measure of success
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has visited ABER Instruments in Aberystwyth, an employee-owned company that's going from strength to strength thanks to support from the Welsh Government.
Updated: Tue Aug 30 2022
Welsh Government partnership brings new office development to Cross Hands
The Welsh Government, in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council, is supporting the construction of new high-quality office space in Cross Hands, which will help create new jobs in the local area, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced today.
Updated: Tue Aug 30 2022
UK government failing to act as energy price cap increases and profits of oil and gas giants soar
With Ofgem's announcement to lift the energy price cap, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt has hit out at the inaction of the UK Government and their failure to support the most vulnerable with the cost-of-living crisis.
Updated: Fri Aug 26 2022
Charity Commission launches inquiry into Dudley Mosque
The charity regulator has opened a statutory inquiry into Dudley Central Mosque and Muslim Community Centre (1127373).
Updated: Thu Aug 25 2022
Education Minister congratulates GCSE students on their results
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has congratulated young people across Wales as they receive their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results.
Updated: Thu Aug 25 2022
PM remarks at joint press conference with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv: 24 August 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's remarks at a joint press conference with President Volodymr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Updated: Thu Aug 25 2022
First ever young carers festival takes place in Wales
The first ever festival for young carers in Wales is taking place this week (23-25 August).
Updated: Wed Aug 24 2022
Prime Minister tells Ukraine they will win as he marks Independence Day: 24 August 2022
The Prime Minister travelled to Kyiv in a show of strength and solidarity with Ukraine.
Updated: Wed Aug 24 2022
Jury misdirection before murder conviction causes the CCRC to refer first joint enterprise case in Northern Ireland
For the first time in Northern Ireland, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) yesterday referred a joint enterprise case as a possible miscarriage of justice.
Updated: Tue Aug 23 2022
New plan helping people with learning disabilities into work
Helping people with learning disabilities find employment is a key part of our action plan to ensure they live full, independent lives, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan said today (23 August) after meeting a Cardiff man celebrating an employment milestone.
Updated: Tue Aug 23 2022
PM address to Crimea Platform summit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Crimea Platform summit virtually today.
Updated: Tue Aug 23 2022
First Minister visits Netflixs Sex Education studio to meet Welsh Government backed apprentices
First Minister Mark Drakeford visited the set of Netflix's Sex Education series to meet apprentices and trainees and to announce Welsh Government backing for the 4th season of the successful show.
Updated: Mon Aug 22 2022