Senedd votes 37-13 for visitor levy on hotels and accommodation, with councils deciding local implementation.
Reform UK Could Top Wales Poll as Labour Faces Challenge
New polling shows Reform UK could become the largest party in the Welsh Senedd, ending Labour’s 26-year dominance, as First Minister warns of threats to free services.
Welsh Government Wants Monthly Black Bag Collections
New Welsh Government guidance recommends councils collect household black bag waste just once every three to four weeks to boost recycling rates across Wales.
Reform UK Leads Welsh Senedd Poll at 29% Support
New polling shows Reform UK ahead for next year’s Senedd election with 29%, while Labour drops to third place behind Plaid Cymru’s 27%.
Welsh Government Adds £36m to Bridge NI Funding Gap
Welsh public services get extra funding as government steps in to cover National Insurance contribution shortfall left by UK Government.
Reform UK Wins First Carmarthenshire Seat from Labour
Michelle Beer secures comfortable victory in Lliedi ward by-election, becoming Reform’s second councillor in Wales.
Wales Bans Single Use Vapes Sunday to Fight Pollution
UK-wide ban on disposable vapes starts June 1 as Wales tackles environmental damage from 360,000 littered devices annually.
Wales Rolls Out Free Period Products to Hundreds of Venues
Welsh Government’s £3.2m fund brings free period products to libraries, leisure centres, food banks and sports clubs across Wales.
Drakeford Plans Welsh Business Rates Shake-up
Wales proposes new business rates system giving relief to small retailers while increasing costs for larger properties.
Wales Unveils Two-Tier Tourism Tax System Starting 2027
Mark Drakeford announces revised visitor levy with two payment levels and key policy changes, as Welsh councils prepare for potential implementation from 2027.
Welsh Government Stands Firm on Gender-neutral Facilities
Counsel General Julie James rejects calls to remove gender-neutral spaces in schools following Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definition.
Farage Rules Out Welsh Candidacy as Reform UK Targets Victory
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confirms he won’t stand in the 2026 Senedd elections while setting ambitious goals for his party’s performance in Wales.