Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to a further £25,000 in support to help meet ongoing costs – but business leaders have warned more is needed.
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Health and care system to get £100m funding as it recovers from pandemic
Wales’ new Health Minister has announced plans for a £100m funding package to support the health and care system as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
Blackwood Cinema expecting “very good half-term” despite reduced capacity
With social distancing rules in place, Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema will see its capacity reduced from 640 seats to around 170 – but its owners are optimistic.
More than two million people in Wales have had first vaccine dose
Latest figures from Public Health Wales show around 80% of the adult population in Wales have had a first coronavirus vaccine dose.
Wales to move into Alert Level 2 from Monday
Wales’ coronavirus lockdown is set to be eased again from Monday – with the country moving from Alert Level 3 into Alert Level 2.
Book browsing to be allowed at libraries once again
However, there will still be limits on the number of people allowed into the libraries at any one time, with residents having to pre-book 20-minute appointments.
Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema to reopen on Monday
Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema will reopen on Monday, May 17 for the first time in nearly six months.
Large crowds to gather as part of test events over the summer
Test events will be held to determine the impact of large gatherings, with an eye to reopening the events industry later this year.
UK coronavirus alert level downgraded – does this affect Wales?
The downgrade was agreed by Wales’ Chief Medical Officer Frank Atherton, alongside his counterparts in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as the National Medical Director of NHS England.
Voting is over – but what happens now?
Counts will get underway today after voters took to the polls to cast their votes in the Senedd Election and Police and Crime Commissioner Election.