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Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Flooded homes in Wales offered council tax discount

The Welsh Government has confirmed financial support will be provided to people living in Monmouthshire, including grants and council tax reductions.

Evening Standard

Farage blames Labour collapse for Reform defeat in Caerphilly by-election: Latest

Labour comes third with just 11% of the vote in a seat that has long been one of its strongholds

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Welsh Budget could increase risk to public services, warns IFS

The think tank warned the Welsh Government’s draft budget is not realistic in its current form.

The Independent UK

‘Prospect of chaos’ if Reform or Plaid win in Wales – Welsh First Minister

Baroness Eluned Morgan said jobs in Wales could be ‘on the line’ if the party loses the Caerphilly by-election and is unable to get a budget through.

Evening Standard

Large drop in number of pupils studying Welsh at A-level since 2005, data shows

More than 500 fewer students studied Welsh to a high level this year than in 2005.

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Tory conference to be held in ‘smallest house in the world’, Welsh minister jokes

Welsh government minister Ken Skates joked the Tories will be able to fit ‘in the porchway’ of Conwy’s small house following Senedd election in May.

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Welsh Government pledges full co-operation with grooming gangs inquiry

Eluned Morgan said she welcomed the decision by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to hold a statutory inquiry into child abuse across England and Wales.

Evening Standard

Plans for North Wales metro service unveiled by Welsh Government

More rail and bus services, pay as you go technology and station improvements have been promised for North Wales over the next decade.

Evening Standard

No nationwide smartphone ban in Welsh schools, report recommends

The Welsh Government is being urged to produce clear guidance and a robust framework to allow teachers to set their own rules.

Evening Standard

Welsh Government passes budget in tight vote

The Welsh Government passed the budget vote thanks to the help of Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds, who abstained.

Evening Standard

Minimum alcohol pricing: what we found in Wales after five years

Almost five years ago, a new law came into force in Wales making it illegal to sell alcohol for less than 50p per unit.

The Conversation

‘Continuing failure’ to hit cancer waiting time targets in Wales, report finds

The target has never been met on an all-Wales level.

The Independent UK

Welsh First Minister looking forward to Gavin And Stacey Christmas special

Eluned Morgan, leader of the Welsh Government, plans to watch the Gavin And Stacey special on Christmas Day.

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Government says proposed tourism tax will not impact number of visitors to Wales

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said she does not accept that 700 full-time equivalent jobs could be lost if the levy is introduced.

The Independent UK

Welsh attractions to shut in protest over tourist tax

In a worst-case scenario, a Welsh government report said the levy could lead up to 730 job losses

The Conversation

Wales plans a tourism tax from 2027 – what it means for visitors and communities

The Welsh government is set to introduce a visitor levy, or tourism tax, from 2027. Outlined in a new bill, visitors could pay £1.25 per night for most accommodations, with a reduced rate of £0.75 for camping pitches and dormitories.

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Landslip which caused ‘carnage’ in Welsh town was coal tip ‘wash-out’

The local authority has told the Welsh Government the Cwmtillery landslip was a ‘singular wash-out of a former coal tip in the area’.

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Welsh Government announces changes to controversial farming payment scheme

Farmers will no longer be asked to have a minimum of 10% tree cover on their land.

Evening Standard

Welsh Government pulls out of four-nation deposit return scheme

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced the decision on Monday afternoon.

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Grid operator to outline new energy infrastructure sites in long-term plan

Energy ministers have asked the National Grid operator to produce the first-ever strategic spatial plan for energy across the UK’s land and sea.

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Scottish Government hits out as Ofcom lets Channel 4 focus budget in England

THE Scottish and Welsh governments have spoken out against Ofcom’s decision to allow Channel 4 to disproportionately focus its budget in England…

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Anger as BBC news prioritises English football over Welsh government

THE First Minister of one the UK nations has resigned after a stunning mutiny, but the BBC has more important things to report ...

Evening Standard

What's going on with the Welsh government? Vaughan Gething resigns as first minister

First Minister has resigned after a vote of no confidence

Evening Standard

Wales to roll back 20mph speed limit on some roads after backlash

Ken Skates said in many areas ‘routes that shouldn’t have been included, were’.

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