Mark Drakeford, Wales’ finance secretary, said current powers to rapidly amend tax law in response to UK budget or court decisions will lapse in 2027 under a “sunset clause”.
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Armed Forces veteran selected to represent Gwlad at Caerphilly by-election
Gwlad has selected Ystrad Mynach resident Anthony Cook to contest the upcoming Senedd by-election in Caerphilly.
Welsh ministers seek to untangle ‘fragmented’ planning law
Julie James, who is counsel general, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser, unveiled a bill aimed at improving the accessibility of Welsh planning law.
Absent voting bill ‘sets worrying constitutional precedent’
A Westminster bill on postal and proxy voting sets an incredibly worrying constitutional precedent for Wales, Plaid Cymru’s former leader warned.
Bus service shake-up passes first Senedd stop
A franchising model similar to Greater Manchester’s would be introduced under the bill, with the Welsh Government gaining control of routes, timetables, fares and standards.
‘The world is both dimmer without you and brighter for having known you’
The Senedd has paused to pay tribute to Hefin David, the late Caerphilly Senedd Member, who approached politics “with heart, with humour and with hope”.
Welsh Government rejects call to keep Big Pit tours free
Culture minister Jack Sargeant said it is for Amgueddfa Cymru (Museum Wales) to take an evidence-based decision balancing financial sustainability and equity of access.
Welsh Government pays £13m to settle contract claims
Andrew Goodall, the Welsh Government’s permanent secretary, said in a letter that his officials sought to settle all claims with the contractor in the interests of value for money.
Cricket clubs ‘stumped’ by housing developments
Barry Cawte, chief executive of Cricket Wales, said planning decisions are threatening the viability and safety of cricket clubs across the country.
Calls for £10,000 cap on donations after Vaughan Gething row
Campaigners have called for a cap on political donations following controversy over a £200,000 donation that led to the downfall of former First Minister Vaughan Gething.