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.
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.
Wales Passes Historic Bill to Create a Million Welsh Speakers
The Senedd has approved groundbreaking legislation ensuring all Welsh schoolchildren become confident Welsh speakers, regardless of background or school.
Welsh Government Boosts Children’s Play Spaces with £5m Fund
New funding will improve playgrounds across Wales, supporting children’s development and creating inclusive community spaces.
Morgan Vows to Put Wales Before Party in UK Relations
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan promises to challenge UK Labour government when decisions “harm Welsh communities,” specifically calling for rethinks on winter fuel cuts and wind power benefits.
Should Milkshakes Be Taxed? Wales Weighs Sugar Levy
The UK Government is consulting on plans to extend the sugar tax to milk-based drinks and non-dairy alternatives in Wales, potentially affecting 203 products unless manufacturers reduce sugar content.