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.
Over £3m invested to modernise National Library of Wales
More than £3 million has been invested in the National Library of Wales, improving preservation, public spaces, digital access and supporting the journey to net zero by 2030.
Wales hospices to receive £4.3m support package
The Welsh Government has announced £4.3m in funding for hospices across Wales alongside landmark commissioning guidance to address inequities in palliative care access.
New £34m health hub planned for Cardiff’s Ely
A new health and wellbeing hub bringing GP, mental health and family services together is set to be built in Ely, Cardiff, with construction expected to begin in June.
£655k to train next generation of housing workers in Wales
The Welsh Government is investing £655,000 in training programmes and paid placements to tackle a shortage of skilled housing professionals across the country.
Poll projects Plaid Cymru Senedd dominance
A new YouGov poll projects Plaid Cymru could take 43 seats in the Senedd election, with Reform UK second on 30 and Labour trailing on 13.
First Minister vows country over party ahead of election
Eluned Morgan and Rhun ap Iorwerth clashed at the final First Minister’s Questions before the Senedd election, trading blows over Labour’s record and Wales’s future direction.