Rhun ap Iorwerth has set out his party’s priorities for government, including cutting NHS waiting times and easing childcare costs, as Plaid prepares to launch its full manifesto.
Welsh Government backs proposed 6% student loan interest cap
Welsh Ministers have agreed in principle to cap Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loan interest rates at 6% from September 2026, though a final decision rests with the next Welsh Government.
Greens aim for first Senedd seats with manifesto launch
The Wales Green Party says opinion polls show it is on course to make history at the 7 May election, with rent controls and water bill cuts among its key pledges.
Reform Wales appoints Helen Jenner as deputy leader
Helen Jenner has been named deputy leader of Reform Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election, as the party deals with a series of candidate departures.
New NHS Wales complaints system launches today
Listening to People replaces the Putting Things Right framework, introducing a two-stage process with mandatory listening discussions and the possibility of redress up to £50,000.
Three Reform candidates quit in Bridgend Senedd race
Reform UK faces a scramble to fill its candidate list in Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg after half its nominees stood down, amid wider party turmoil across Wales ahead of the Senedd election.
Plaid launches campaign with pledge to end Labour rule
Rhun ap Iorwerth has launched Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, calling on voters to “choose hope” and end 27 years of Labour-led government in Wales.
Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze in election manifesto
Welsh Labour has promised not to raise income tax in the next Senedd term as part of its manifesto, which will be launched in Swansea on Monday ahead of May’s elections.
Drakeford: left-wing parties would block Reform from power
Mark Drakeford has said left-wing parties would combine to stop Reform UK forming the next Welsh government, even if the party wins the most Senedd seats at the 7 May election.
1,000 Welsh properties connected through broadband grant
The Welsh Government’s Access Broadband Cymru scheme has now helped 1,000 homes and businesses get fast, reliable internet, with grants of up to £800 available per property.
£12.6m invested in Welsh town centre regeneration
The Welsh Government has announced £12.6 million in new funding for regeneration projects spanning Swansea, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Cardiff, Caerphilly and Maesteg under its Transforming Towns programme.
£9.25m investment to upgrade Hirwaun industrial unit
The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase and refurbish a major industrial unit at Hirwaun Industrial Estate, aiming to attract manufacturing businesses and create jobs in the Heads of the Valleys.