Welsh Government News

8th January 2016

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£2.3m for flood protection in Wales announced by First Minister

First Minister Carwyn Jones announces that £2.3 million will be spent to support communities across Wales at risk of flooding.

NEWS HEADLINES

New measures to tackle substance misuse in Wales

A new plan to tackle the harms caused by ‘legal highs’ and risky drinking behaviours by older people has been unveiled by the Welsh Government.

£14m EU backed boost for advanced engineering in Wales

A new £14m EU-backed project to develop the next generation of leaders within Wales’ engineering sector has been announced by Finance Minister, Jane Hutt.

New guidelines on drinking published in the UK

The UK Chief Medical Officers have issued revised UK guidelines for alcohol consumption.

MORE NEWS FROM THIS WEEK

New legislation on Welsh language in planning comes into force

Provisions to ensure the Welsh language is considered in the planning system have come into force.

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