Minimum price for alcohol Bill approved
The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Bill is part of the Welsh Government’s wider efforts to reduce excessive drinking, recognising the impacts this can have on people’s health and well-being.
The new law will address longstanding and specific health concerns around the effects of excess alcohol consumption, which is...Read More »
New Ministerial group to tackle homelessness in Wales launched
First Minister Carwyn Jones said:
“I have been very clear that Wales must lead the way on tackling youth homelessness, with bold new approaches and interventions that make a real difference. It’s vital that government works with partners to help young people to avoid crisis situations and get into...Read More »
Steps to further improve animal welfare of pets unveiled
Wales has led the way on measures to improve the standard of animal health and welfare and has introduced a number of pieces of legislation in recent years, including a welfare-focused licensing scheme for licensed breeders; the requirement for dogs to be microchipped; and bans brought in on the use...Read More »
Vote on introduction of ban on microbeads to take place
The proposed ban will apply to the supply and manufacture of ‘rinse-off’ personal care products which contain plastic microbeads.
Plastic microbeads are a common ingredient in many hand cleansers, face scrubs, toothpastes, shower gels, cosmetics and other personal care products. When washed down the drain, they are...Read More »
Registered Social Landlords Bill gains Royal Assent
Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Rebecca Evans, who attended the sealing ceremony at the Welsh Government offices in Cathays Park, said:
“Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) play a vital role in helping us to meet our commitment to create 20,000 new affordable homes by 2021. They, in turn, require the...Read More »