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Senedd passes £27bn budget after Labour-Plaid agreement

Jordan Jones January 27, 2026Mark Drakeford, Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Welsh government’s spending plans for NHS, schools and public services approved following deal that secured Plaid Cymru support in exchange for extra funding.

First Minister demands fairer funding for Wales

Jordan Jones January 22, 2026Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Eluned Morgan calls for Constitutional Reform Act and independent oversight to ensure Wales receives its rightful share of UK investment.

First Minister shares hopeful New Year message for Wales

Jordan Jones December 31, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Eluned Morgan outlines vision for fairer, greener Wales in 2026 while calling for unity and an end to global conflicts.

Free fitness sessions for over-60s across Wales

Jordan Jones December 29, 2025Politics, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Over-60s in Wales have access to 125 free or discounted sports and fitness sessions, with more than 154,500 attendances recorded since 2021.

Welsh Government and Plaid reach £300m budget deal

Jordan Jones December 9, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have agreed a budget deal securing almost £300m of additional investment for councils and the NHS.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Morgan vows to stay on after historic Labour Caerphilly loss

Jordan Jones October 24, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones October 15, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones October 15, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones October 14, 2025Health, Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones October 14, 2025Mark Drakeford, Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones October 14, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones September 29, 2025Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

First minister Eluned Morgan calls for Wales flag to be included on digital identity cards as Westminster prepares nationwide rollout before 2029.

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