Ken Skates maintained the Welsh Government had no plans to introduce schemes as he responded to a 10,183-signature Senedd petition against charging motorists.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
National Library staff starting work at 3am to protect collections from leaks
The Senedd’s culture committee is holding an inquiry on the impact of cuts to culture in the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget.
Senedd budget set to increase by 16% amid expansion plans
The Senedd Commission has unveiled plans for a 16% budget increase as preparations ramp up for an extra 36 politicians in Cardiff Bay from 2026.
Renowned opera director warns Welsh talent pipeline ‘in jeopardy’ due to cuts
An internationally renowned opera director warned the proliferation of Welsh talent will inevitably die out if the Welsh National Opera faces further cuts.
Arts Council of Wales slammed over ‘offensive’ use of C-word on its website
Conservative MS Laura Anne Jones said she found it “quite offensive and disappointing” to see the swear word in an extract on the organisation’s website.
Targets ‘conspicuously absent’ from new First Minister’s priorities
Opposition members criticised a lack of targets in Eluned Morgan’s statement of priorities, accusing Wales’ new First Minister of empty rhetoric.
Senedd rejects calls to reverse 20mph policy
Senedd members voted 37-14 against the Conservative motion which urged the Welsh Government to repeal the “disastrous” default 20mph policy.
Blood cancer specialists ‘overstretched and understaffed’ in Wales
Almost three quarters of haematology consultants in Wales will near retirement age in the next decade, with a critical shortfall of replacements, a charity warned.
Defiant Tory MS given slap on wrist in ‘blanket’ 20mph row
Natasha Asghar MS refused to back down despite being given a ticking off by the Senedd in a row over depicting 20mph as a “blanket” policy.
Drakeford ‘optimistic’ ahead of Welsh budget
Wales’ new finance secretary Mark Drakeford expressed optimism about the Welsh Government’s draft budget but warned public spending will not suddenly start flowing.