First Minister Eluned Morgan says she will shoulder responsibility after Labour finishes third in Caerphilly by-election with just 11% of the vote, ending 100 years of Labour rule.
Drakeford: Caerphilly by-election vote matters to all Wales
Former First Minister warns Caerphilly voters their ballot could affect budget passage and services across Wales, as by-election takes place October 23.
£1m fund launched for St David’s Day celebrations
First Minister Eluned Morgan announces £1 million in funding for communities across Wales to celebrate St David’s Day 2026, with grants available from £500 to £40,000.
Wales Approves Major NHS Complaints System Overhaul
The Senedd has approved the biggest reform to NHS complaints handling in Wales for almost 15 years, replacing “Putting Things Right” with a new “Listening to People” approach that increases redress to £50,000.
Drakeford: Back budget or face £7bn cuts to Welsh services
Finance secretary issues stark warning to opposition parties as Labour seeks support to pass £27bn draft budget, with negotiations now under way.
Wales Gets £27bn Budget to Support Public Services
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford unveils Draft Budget 2026-27, providing more than £27bn for public services with health receiving the largest allocation at £12.4bn.
Welsh flag push for new UK digital ID system
First minister Eluned Morgan calls for Wales flag to be included on digital identity cards as Westminster prepares nationwide rollout before 2029.
Wales Approves £1.30 Tourism Tax Starting 2027
Senedd votes 37-13 for visitor levy on hotels and accommodation, with councils deciding local implementation.
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.
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.
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.