As part of the policy, all primary school pupils, and more than 6,000 nursery-age pupils, will be eligible for free school meals by the end of 2024.
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Calls for Wales to strengthen its relationship with Ireland
Wales and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history, the Senedd heard.
Unbeaten Trethomas Bluebirds face local rivals Risca United in top of the table clash
Risca United are looking to upset unbeaten league leaders Trethomas Bluebirds as the pair clash at their shared home for the latest instalment of the ‘Mynedd Machen Derby’.
Calls for company behind opencast coal mine to restore site and make it safe
A revised restoration plan for the Ffos y Fran opencast coal mine in Merthyr Tydfil could be submitted early next year, amid calls for the site to be restored and made safe.
£275k worth of business support programmes running throughout 2024
More than £275,000 worth of business support is being offered to companies and entrepreneurs across Caerphilly County Borough.
£620k settlement following museum bullying row “least-worst outcome”
The Welsh Government’s director-general for economy described the costs as reasonable in terms of trying to get the least-worst outcome for taxpayers.
Labour’s police commissioner candidate to step down from council role if elected
Jane Mudd, who leads Newport City Council, has been selected as the Labour candidate for next year’s police and crime commissioner election.
Gerwyn Price to begin World Darts Championship campaign on December 18
Gerwyn Price, from Markham, will enter the competition in the second round, where he will meet either Connor Scutt or Krzysztof Kciuk.
‘Value for money’ questioned as council spends £2m on consultants
The council’s leader said the “short-term” hiring of consultants for “essential” projects had helped the council save money and avoid making redundancies.
Grassroots clubs are “the lifeblood of Welsh rugby”
Grassroots rugby was debated in the Senedd amid concerns that community clubs could close due to increasing energy costs.