Welsh Government: News

15 July 2022

 
 
 
 
 
 

press releases

A legacy that lives on: Welsh coal mines key to the industrial revolution could heat homes of the future

A £450,000 project will explore whether water from disused mines has the potential to play a vital role in supplying Wales’ energy needs for years to come.

Public urged to take precautions as temperatures rise in Wales

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales is urging people to take extra precautions and to plan ahead to keep themselves and others safe as the Met Office warns of extreme heat.

Economy Minister visits growing Welsh space sector

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething visited some of Wales’ leading space companies as the first made-in-Wales satellite prepares to launch into space later this summer.

UK first – Welsh Senedd gives green light for 20mph legislation

Legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph has been approved by the Senedd.

Plans for 23 new Welsh-medium primary schools to be created

Local authorities across Wales are finalising their Welsh Education Strategic Plans (WESPs), which set out how they plan to grow Welsh-medium education in their areas over the next 10 years.

First full-year National Survey results since the pandemic

People in Wales feel a greater sense of community and an increased satisfaction with the work of the Welsh Government, according to the latest results from the National Survey.

NHS Wales awarded highest honour by the Queen

The Queen presented the George Cross to NHS Wales Chief Executive Judith Paget and Intensive Care Consultant Dr Ami Jones at a ceremony in Windsor Castle.

New data published on Land Transaction Tax across Wales

The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) has published its latest annual statistics for Land Transaction Tax (LTT).

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