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Major roadworks to carry out essential maintenance work on the A487 near Newport, Pembrokeshire, for eight weeks are set to begin from 6 January 2025. The works, which are being carried out to ensure the long-term resilience of the road and mitigate against the impacts of climate change, will involve the replacement of a drainage structure which crosses beneath the A487. It will also safeguard the long-term road links between communities and essential services, such...
First published
19 December 2024
Last updated
19 December 2024
Apple tree in Powys
Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs and Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning has issued the following statement: Until the mid-twentieth century, Wales had a rich and varied horticultural industry which supplied local needs and was a locally notable land use activity. But the movement to a global food system in the later decades of the century, with specialisation of production, led...
First published
19 December 2024
Last updated
19 December 2024
Holyhead Port
We have received an update this afternoon (17 December 2024) from Stena that the Port of Holyhead will not reopen until 15 January 2025 at the earliest following the damage sustained during Storm Darragh. This was not the news any of us wanted to hear. However, it provides clarity so that contingencies can be put in place. We were already working in partnership on contingency plans should we be in this position and we are...
First published
18 December 2024
Last updated
18 December 2024
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Ensuring health access for migrants throughout their journey. Every year on 18 December, the world marks International Migrants Day, a day set aside to recognise the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. Migration has always been a vital and enriching part of societies, contributing to the strength and resilience of populations and fostering a well-being-centred economy for all. To realise this potential, however, migrants’ right to health must be safeguarded. This...
First published
18 December 2024
Last updated
18 December 2024
2025 calendar
The Welsh Government will be participating in a number of business to business (B2B) exhibitions and conferences to promote Wales and Wales based businesses. This will create opportunities for Wales-based businesses to participate with us under the Wales banner. The High Value Manufacturing Team in Welsh Government are planning a presence at the events listed below, subject to sufficient interest from Welsh companies. DATE EVENT LOCATION SECTOR 19 and 20 March 2025 Farnborough International Space...
First published
18 December 2024
Last updated
18 December 2024
Chef preparing a meal
Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme. Putting your food or drink to the test with a panel of over 500 experts is a quick way to get honest, straightforward and impartial feedback from chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. Whether your product receives a 1-, 2- or 3-star accolade, Great Taste stars are highly respected seals of approval. Each year the Great Taste Bursary offers 50 micro...
First published
17 December 2024
Last updated
17 December 2024
Tutor and pupil
The annual Inspire! Tutor Awards recognise the valuable work of tutors and mentors in supporting lifelong learning across Wales and entries for 2025 are now open. The awards celebrate the outstanding effort and commitment made by tutors and mentors to help adult learners pursue their goals, because behind successful adult learners there are inspirational mentors and tutors. Nominations should demonstrate achievements in at least two of the following areas: Developing the curriculum, creating new resources...
First published
17 December 2024
Last updated
17 December 2024
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The UK government is consulting on implementing a new subscription contracts regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This regime aims to provide stronger consumer protections in subscription services, addressing issues such as hidden charges, difficult cancellation processes, and unexpected auto-renewals. The consultation includes proposals in relation to: cooling-off cancellation rights: returns and refunds cancellation remedies for breach of duties repayment of refunds contractual terms for exiting a contract arrangements for exiting...
First published
17 December 2024
Last updated
17 December 2024
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Morgan Advanced Materials uses digital technology to drive productivity and material consistency thanks to Welsh Government’s Innovation Support As a global leader in materials science, Morgan Advanced Material, is dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions through the UK Performance Carbon site, in Swansea. Working across a number of markets, from aerospace and energy, to healthcare, industrial applications, and transportation, Morgan plays a key role in developing comprehensive solutions for customers. Morgan understands the importance...
First published
16 December 2024
Last updated
16 December 2024
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Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close, meaning workers need to be paid earlier than normal. If you do pay early over the Christmas period, please report your normal or contractual payday as the payment date on your Full Payment Submission (FPS) and ensure that the FPS is submitted on or before...
First published
16 December 2024
Last updated
16 December 2024

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