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Drakeford: left-wing parties would block Reform from power

Jordan Jones 29 March 2026Mark Drakeford, Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 28 March 2026Politics, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 28 March 2026Politics, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 27 March 2026Politics, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 27 March 2026Politics, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 26 March 2026Health, Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 26 March 2026Cardiff, Ely, Politics, South Wales, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 26 March 2026Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 26 March 2026Politics Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 26 March 2026Politics Leave a Comment

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.

Welsh councils share £50m capital funding boost

Jordan Jones 25 March 2026Politics, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

All 22 local authorities in Wales will receive a share of £50m in additional capital funding to invest in roads, schools, flood defences and other local priorities.

New quality standards for mental health care in Wales

Jordan Jones 24 March 2026Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Two new quality statements will set benchmarks for mental health and self-harm services across Wales, supporting the drive toward same-day open access care.

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