Cuts to public services in Wales are likely to have a disproportionate impact on women and low-income families, the Senedd’s finance committee heard.
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Welsh Government’s draft budget plans debated by Senedd Members
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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
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Pay rise for outgoing chief fire officer “an absolute insult to all of the victims”
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Coffi Vista tourist information closure threat raised in Senedd
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Finance minister scrutinised over draft budget
Finance minister Rebecca Evans appeared before the Senedd’s finance committee to give evidence on Welsh ministers’ 2024/25 spending plans.
Warning sounded over underage vaping after several children become unwell
The director for public health in Gwent has written to schools after several children became “unwell and collapsed” after vaping.
Welsh Labour leadership: Who’s backing who to become the next First Minister?
Both Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles are running to replace Mark Drakeford as Welsh Labour leader and First Minister.
Public services facing cuts as Welsh Government’s draft budget announced
Welsh ministers have announced additional funding for the NHS, schools and social care but many other areas will be cut.