Welsh Government has reiterated it is in charge of how and when the coronavirus lockdown is lifted in Wales, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to announce the easing of certain lockdown measures in England on Sunday (May 10).
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Testing expanded in Welsh care homes despite concerns it doesn’t go far enough
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Schools making videos to show pupils they are “thinking of them”
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Council’s bulky items collection service to resume
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Speculation on school return date “unhelpful”, says union
The criticism from NAHT Cymru follows comments from First Minister Mark Drakeford, who seemed to suggest that pupils could return as early as June when he was interviewed on the Andrew Marr show.
Social care workers to receive £500 payment
First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement during a press briefing on May 1.
More than £24m worth of business grants approved by council
Caerphilly County Borough Council have approved £24.5million worth of business grants during the coronavirus pandemic.