Rebecca Evans said the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 settlement is worth up to £1.3bn less in real terms than when it was set in the 2021 spending review.
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Apprenticeship budget cuts could hamper semiconductor industry, opposition MS warns
Cuts to the apprenticeship budget risk stifling the continued success of the semiconductor sector in south-east Wales, an opposition MS warned.
Concerns raised in Senedd over new tourism accommodation rules for Wales
Concerns have been raised about plans to introduce statutory registration and licensing for all tourism accommodation in Wales.
Pay rise for outgoing chief fire officer “an absolute insult to all of the victims”
A five-figure pay rise for an outgoing chief fire officer has been described as an insult to victims of a culture of sexual harassment and abuse uncovered under his watch.
Coffi Vista tourist information closure threat raised in Senedd
The proposed closure of Coffi Vista, better known locally as Caerphilly town’s tourist information centre, has been raised in the Senedd.
Another car hit by object on Risca bypass as police say community “know who offenders are”
Gwent Police has received yet another report of an ‘object’ allegedly being thrown at a car on the A467, better known as Risca bypass.
Historic 150-year-old chapel which closed last year given new life by local charity
Helping Hands Cancer Self-Help Group has taken over Beulah Chapel in Rhymney after it closed its doors in March of last year.
Caerphilly Boxing Club celebrates fifth successful year of producing fighting talent
Caerphilly Boxing Club is celebrating yet another successful year, which has seen them produce two Welsh titles and host 50 competitive bouts.
Driver who killed 67-year-old woman in Markham jailed
Charlotte Symons, 40, of Markham Terrace, Markham, has been jailed after causing the death of 67-year-old Sandra Chamberlain.
More than 100 empty homes brought back into use across borough last year
Measures to tackle long-term empty homes in Caerphilly County Borough could have been more effective if the council had “grasped the nettle earlier”, the opposition leader has claimed.