Elin Jones, the presiding officer or Llywydd, said not passing the commission’s 2026/27 budget would make the running of the Welsh Parliament “almost impossible”.
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Drakeford resists calls for law to protect historic place names
The Welsh Government has rejected calls for a new law to protect historic place names, arguing goodwill and current initiatives are already working.
Test results and appointment tracking coming to NHS Wales app
Patients will be able to view test results and track appointments in the NHS Wales app as part of a major expansion announced by the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government steps up calls for Crown Estate devolution
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has pledged to continue to press the case for powers over the Crown Estate amid a growing chorus of calls for devolution to Wales.
New building safety law could make flats unsellable, lenders warn
John Marr, from UK Finance – which represents the banking industry – expressed concerns about unintended consequences of the Welsh Government’s building safety bill.
Westminster rejects calls for Senedd to have say on S4C chair
The UK Government has rejected cross-party calls for the Senedd to have a formal say in appointing the chair of S4C.
First Minister to remain ‘ultimate judge’ of ministers’ conduct
First Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed she will continue to have the final say on breaches of conduct by her ministers amid concerns about a lack of independence.
Wales to ban greyhound racing by 2030
The Welsh Government has introduced plans for a phased ban on greyhound racing by 2030, proposing to make it an offence to operate a track or organise races.
Ex-Reform leader pleads guilty to Pro-Russia bribery charges
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to numerous bribery charges relating to pro-Russian statements.
Last orders?: Pubs and restaurants face ‘diabolical economic time’
Business rate changes threaten to call time on more pubs, restaurants and hotels next year, triggering a fresh wave of closures across Wales, an industry chief has warned.