The Welsh Government has announced further funding for Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire and Merthyr Tydfil councils to support storm recovery efforts.
Wales first in UK with child sexual abuse strategy
Wales has become the first UK nation to launch a ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse, with 25,000 children estimated to be affected annually.
Wales first to ban profit from children’s care
From 1 April, all new providers of children’s homes, fostering services and secure accommodation in Wales must operate on a not-for-profit basis under landmark new legislation.
Plaid and Reform level as Greens eye Senedd first
A new More in Common poll shows Plaid Cymru and Reform UK tied on 26% ahead of the May 7 Senedd election, with the Greens doubling their support to 10%.
Reform UK launches Senedd manifesto with tax cut pledge
Reform UK has launched its Senedd election manifesto in Newport, promising a 1p income tax cut across all bands, an M4 relief road, and scrapping default 20mph limits ahead of the 7 May vote.
Labour pledges £4bn hospital rebuild plan for Wales
First Minister Eluned Morgan has promised to replace Wales’ largest hospital as part of a 10-year, £4 billion investment programme if Labour wins the Senedd election.
Labour vows same-day mental health care in Senedd bid
First Minister Eluned Morgan launches Welsh Labour’s election campaign with pledges on mental health, transport and retraining as polls suggest a tough fight ahead.
Plaid’s 100-day plan vows NHS reform for Wales
Plaid Cymru has launched its 100-day government plan, promising NHS reviews, smartphone restrictions in schools and an express coach service – but admits waiting list progress will take time.
Reform UK wins first elected seat on Cwmbran council
Stephen Whitehorn topped the poll in the Two Locks ward by-election, securing almost as many votes as the four other parties combined.
Plaid leader targets Reform and Labour in conference speech
Rhun ap Iorwerth told the Plaid Cymru conference in Newport that the Senedd election is a choice between “culture or ignorance”, taking aim at both Reform UK and Welsh Labour.
Plaid Cymru drops 2035 net zero target for Wales
Rhun ap Iorwerth has abandoned his party’s pledge to reach net zero by 2035, telling BBC Radio Wales the target “isn’t realistic” as the Senedd election approaches.
Reform UK takes lead in new Senedd election poll
A More In Common poll places Reform UK on 31%, seven points ahead of Plaid Cymru, in a dramatic shift ahead of May’s Senedd election.