Welsh Affairs Debate: Importance of the Welsh Music Industry to Our Economy

25 Feb 2021

Today sees a debate in Parliament on Welsh Affairs, and it’s a good opportunity to look at the value of music to the Welsh economy, and the challenges it is now facing through COVID-19 and Brexit. The music industry is of paramount importance to the Welsh economy. The numbers (from…

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Support bubbles- Guidance

17 Feb 2021

At Alert level 4, you can only enter into a support bubble with an adult living alone or a household with a single responsible adult. People in those categories can form a support bubble with one other household. This will allow you to spend time with the people in that…

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COVID-19 Weekly Round-Up

12 Feb 2021

The current infection rate in Wales is 102 cases per 100,000. The current R rate is believed to be between 0.7-0.9.   Today we had the fantastic news that Wales has now offered a vaccine to everyone in the top 4 priority groups and will now begin work on vaccinating…

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COVID-19 Weekly Update

05 Feb 2021

COVID weekly update: Case rate: The COVID-19 case rate has continued to fall this week. The current rate is 129 cases per 100,000 people and the 7 day test positivity average stands at 11%. There are signs that the reduced case rate is starting to relax some of the pressure…

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Labour to force vote to protect millions of leaseholders impacted by cladding scandal

01 Feb 2021

Labour are forcing a vote in Parliament today to force government action on the cladding scandal and protect millions of leaseholders from life-changing cladding costs and unsellable properties. Almost four years on from the Grenfell tragedy, the UK Government has failed to get a grip of the cladding scandal, which…

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Further Welsh Government Support for Businesses

29 Jan 2021

Following the announcement on continuing restrictions made on 29th January, the Welsh Government is making a further £200m of additional support available, part of a package of more than £2bn of Welsh Government help for businesses that can protect jobs and support individuals across Wales.   This is an extension…

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Vaccine Information from AgeUK

27 Jan 2021

How will older people be contacted about the vaccine? Last week saw the vaccine roll out gathering pace, which is exciting news for those receiving the vaccine and provides some much-needed positive news for the rest of us. Local Age UKs have reported that they are receiving calls from older…

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Latest news on COVID 19 case rates, vaccinations and economic support in Wales

22 Jan 2021

A round-up of the latest news on #COVID19 case rates, vaccinations and economic support in Wales:   😷 Current case rates are falling in Wales and we are starting to see the signs of improvement.   📈 The current weekly case rate is down to 271 cases per 100,000 people,…

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Welsh Government Funding: £40 million extra to support students facing financial hardship

18 Jan 2021

The Welsh Government have today announced an additional £40m for universities to support students facing financial hardship, helping the students most affected by the pandemic with expenses such as accommodation costs. Universities will be asked to prioritise funding towards the most vulnerable students, as well as strengthening advice and support…

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COVID-19 Round-Up 15th January 2021

15 Jan 2021

Some key Welsh Government COVID-19 news today: Supermarkets and Places of Work The Welsh Government are tightening rules for supermarkets and businesses which remain open under the current Alert Level 4 restrictions. These include: Signs visible to help people keep their distance and make their way around stores Sanitiser available…

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Help with Home Learning

13 Jan 2021

If you currently lack the devices at home needed to make home learning possible, please contact your school and a device will be provided for you. Please also remember: You can still access free school meals – there’s information about this on the Council website too. From 14 December 2020…

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COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

11 Jan 2021

By mid-February – all care home residents and staff; frontline health and social care staff; everyone over 70 and everyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable will have been offered vaccination. By the Spring – vaccination will have been offered to all the other phase one priority groups. This is everyone…

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Wales to go into Tier 4 regulations from 28th December

16 Dec 2020

Due to the steep rise in Coronavirus cases across Wales, today the Welsh Government have confirmed that Wales will enter Tier 4 of the new COVID Control System from 28th December, with non-essential retail and leisure facilities closing on December 24th and hospitality closing from 6pm on December 25th. The…

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Phased return of students to Welsh universities

15 Dec 2020

The Welsh Government have now published their plan for the safe return of students to Welsh universities following the Xmas break. Students will be invited to return to campus over a four week period, starting from 11 January, with a phased return to in-person teaching. Universities will prioritise students who…

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What happens at the end of the Brexit transition period?

14 Dec 2020

Whatever happens in the ongoing negotiations in the coming days between the UK and the EU, there will be some huge changes for us all from December 31st when it comes to arrangements for living, working and visiting in the European Union. Below is some information about what we can…

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Welsh Government COVID-19 Control Plan

14 Dec 2020

The Coronavirus Control Plan for Wales sets out how we will all work together to manage the risks of coronavirus in Wales. Coronavirus has not gone away and we are currently seeing an increase in cases over winter as it becomes colder and everyone spends more time indoors. This plan…

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Self-Isolation Support Payment Extended to Parents and Carers

07 Dec 2020

The Self-Isolation Support Scheme will be extended to help parents and carers who have to take time off work to look after their children when they have to self-isolate because of a coronavirus outbreak in their school or childcare setting.   The Self-Isolation Support Scheme was launched last month to…

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£340m to Support Businesses in Latest COVID-19 Restrictions

04 Dec 2020

The Welsh Government is making a further £340m available through the Economic Resilience Fund to support businesses affected by the new changes to #COVID19 regulations. It will include a specific fund to support hospitality and tourism businesses. Support is split into two funds: a £160m Restrictions Business Fund and a…

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Electrical Safety Week 2020

30 Nov 2020

Electrical Safety Week Wales is 30th November – 6th December this year in Wales and research from consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First shows that three in five people in Wales plan to shop online for Christmas. The Charity is warning Welsh shoppers about the risks of buying electrical goods…

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New Rules for Hospitality Sector in Wales (December 2020)

30 Nov 2020

The First Minister has today announced new rules for the hospitality sector in Wales to help bring Coronavirus under control. The rules will apply nationwide and will come into force at 6pm this Friday. Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes will have to close by 6pm and will not be allowed to…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism

26 Nov 2020

Wednesday 25th November was the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging data and reports have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. The UN describe this as a Shadow Pandemic…

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