NHS Wales faces an exceptionally low funding settlement by historical standards in the Welsh Government’s spending plans for next year, finance experts have warned.
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First Minister meets Welsh Conservative leader for budget talks
First Minister Eluned Morgan has held talks with the leader of the Welsh Conservatives as she looks for support to pass the Welsh Government’s 2026/27 budget.
Welsh Government accused of hypocrisy on NHS transparency
Jeremy Miles, Wales’ health secretary, unveiled plans to live stream public accountability meetings every year with NHS organisations.
Drakeford details decade-long plan for Welsh language in education
Schools in Wales will be required to deliver at least 10% of their teaching in Welsh by 2030 as part of a decade-long plan to implement “landmark” legislation.
‘Once-in-a-generation’ reform of water industry unveiled
Wales will create its own standalone water regulator in a “once-in-a-generation” revamp of the industry aimed at clearing up rivers and delivering better value for bill payers.
Ignoring food waste could land residents with ‘education and enforcement’ action
Newport residents who fail to put food waste out for collection could fall foul of council “education and enforcement” officers.
Yellow weather warning for rain issued by Met Office on day of Senedd by-election
A Met Office weather warning will be in place across much of south Wales this Thursday, as voters head to the polls in the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
‘Scrap the Senedd,’ England-based by-election candidate says
UKIP’s Roger Quilliam, who lives in Hampshire, has also vowed to “declare war” on communism and Islamic fundamentalism.
Steve Aicheler: The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election
A resident of Machen for 20 years with his family, Cllr Aicheler explains why Wales needs “serious solutions to serious problems”.
Deputy First Minister under fire over ‘political fix’ on greyhound racing ban
During a tense evidence session, Huw Irranca-Davies was challenged by fellow Labour member Alun Davies over the timing of a draft law.