Assembly News

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has announced the finalists in the 2016, St David Awards. The awards, now in their third year, acknowledge the extraordinary achievements of people in Wales. They were created to recognise the great deeds and contributions made by people from all walks of life. The finalists in the award categories:

A new TV advert which is part of a multi-platform marketing campaign from Visit Wales will be seen on TV screens across the UK from this week as the new campaign goes live. New campaign features iconic Welsh locations – and faces International campaign will run in Wales, UK, Ireland and Germany Campaign fully-produced by

More people are being diagnosed with cancer in Wales, but more people than ever are being treated and survival rates are at an all-time high, a new report about cancer care today shows. The fourth all-Wales annual report for cancer sets out the progress made against the Welsh Government’s Together for Health – Cancer Delivery

A £3m package of Welsh Government funding and support will help local authorities implement major reforms to Wales’ social care system when a landmark law comes into force in April. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 will change the way social services are delivered, promoting people’s independence to give them a stronger voice

Members of the public are being asked what they would like to see from the next rail franchise for Wales. Transport Minister Edwina Hart has launched a public consultation to inform the specification for the next Wales and Borders rail franchise, which will include Metro rail services in south east Wales. It is expected that