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1 January – Social services in Wales have estimated they face a £646m shortfall over the next three years as a result of Welsh Government budget cuts. [7]2 January – Provisional data released by the Met Office indicates 2023 was the second warmest year on record in the UK behind 2022, with Wales and Northern Ireland experiencing their warmest year on record during 2023.
Holidays feature a steep rise in accommodation cost, due to increased demand. The English tourism industry monitors websites that provide up-to-date school holiday information, and adjusts prices accordingly. Prices often drop by hundreds of pounds one week into the new school term. Most schools have a strict policy against school absences.
Universal free school meals were introduced in Wales for children in the first year of primary school in September 2022. They are planned to be rolled out for all primary school children by 2024. [25]
[5] Children in Wales are still given New Year's money on this day as part of the Calennig tradition. 14 January Hen Galan (Old New Year) Informal The Mari Lwyd ("Grey Mare") is a horse-figure that is carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during Hen Galan (Old New Year) celebrations in some communities in Wales. [6] [7] [8] 25 January
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The current officeholder is Lynne Neagle, who has served in the role since 2024. The Department is responsible for education, training and children's services in Wales under powers devolved from the Department for Children, Schools and Families of the UK government under Schedule 5 of the Government of Wales Act 2006. [2]
From the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on Dec. 14 to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 20, 82 teams will play in at least one postseason game.
1 David (6th century), Bishop, Patron Saint of Wales; 2 Chad, Bishop (672) 5 Non (5th century), Mother of David of Wales; 7 Perpetua, Felicity and their Companions (203), Martyrs; 9 Gregory of Nyssa, Bishop (395) 12 Gregory the Great (604), Bishop and Doctor; 17 Patrick (5th century), Bishop, Patron Saint of Ireland; 18 Cyril of Jerusalem (386 ...