Jane Hutt warned that energy costs will remain almost double pre-crisis levels despite a decrease in the price cap from April.
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Council signs off on new and ‘fair’ sports pitch booking policy
A new and “fair” booking policy for Caerphilly’s council-run artificial sports pitches will prioritise clubs in higher divisions.
“Consistency is key”: New Risca United manager says promotion is still the goal
Following the resignation of manager Simon Berry, Risca United’s new interim manager Nathan Bracegirdle got off to a perfect start after the Cuckoos beat Lliswerry 2-1.
Glowing report for Welsh medium school after Estyn inspection
Ysgol Ifor Bach, in Abertridwr, has been praised by schools inspectorate Estyn following a recent visit.
Caerphilly town’s new container market set to open next week
Further traders have been announced for Ffos Caerffili – Caerphilly town’s new container-style market – due to open on Friday March 15.
Labour and Plaid Cymru vote against changes to proposed new elections system
Senedd polls from 2026 would use a so-called closed list-system, which would see the electorate voting for parties rather than specific candidates.
£4.5bn funding settlement approved for Wales’ local authorities
Rebecca Evans told the Senedd the final 2024/25 local government settlement is 3.3% higher than in the current financial year, with a £184m increase in cash terms.
The NHS is calling on doctors to consider ‘social prescribing’ to improve mental and physical health
Allotments instead of antidepressants? Social prescribing is a new way of thinking in the battle against poor mental health.
Free event to mark 40 years since Miners’ strike
The day-long event will take place at the Whiterose Resource Centre in New Tredegar on March 12.
Welsh rates of income tax frozen for sixth year in a row
Rebecca Evans, Wales’ finance minister, said Welsh taxpayers will continue to pay the same income tax as their English and Northern Irish counterparts in 2024/25.