Ambition for “safer, more responsive and more compassionate” maternity and neonatal...

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A direct route to raise concerns over the health of mothers and babies is being rolled out across the NHS, Wales' first-ever minister dedicated...

Reform MS declares the British Empire was a “force for good...

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The British Empire was declared a "force for good" by a Reform MS during questions to Wales' culture minister. Caerdydd Penarth MS Joe Martin clashed...

“Immediate action” needed to raise literacy and numeracy standards says Wales’...

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Wales' education minister has pledged to drive up literacy and numeracy standards following international test results which showed Welsh pupils lagging behind the rest...

Wildfires “a warning we must not ignore” says First Minister

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Wales must be ready for climate change and the risks it brings, the First Minister has said, as he addressed the wildfires that took...

Independence rows dominate first FMQs following summer recess

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Opposition party leaders clashed with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth in the Senedd, following his meeting with nationalist leaders from Scotland and Northern Ireland. On...

Public sector broadcasters facing “huge challenges”, according to Wales’ culture minister

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Wales' culture minister fielded questions on Plaid Cymru plans to press for the devolution of broadcasting in the Senedd's first committee scrutiny session after...

Local campaigners risk arrest to disrupt Welsh Government defence event, attacking...

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Welsh peace activists, anti-war groups, environmental campaigners and local residents descended on The ICC Wales this morning to show their opposition to the 2026...

Senedd Members support calls for better paternity leave in UK-wide parent...

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Parents and Politicians joined together on the steps of the Senedd today calling for better paternity leave and support for new parents. In a campaign...

Summer recess: What is it and what does the Senedd do...

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Summer recess is here, meaning Senedd Members will not formally meet in Cardiff Bay for the next eight weeks - so what will they...

Wales’ minister for the constitution questioned on fair funding and Welsh...

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Senedd Members clashed over plans to review Wales' funding formula, following the Welsh Government's defeat in its pursuit for change. Constitution minister Dafydd Trystan Davies...

Vaping, healthy environments, and nutritious food among the priorities for Wales’...

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Senedd Members have questioned the Welsh Government over a new £8 million obesity strategy, tightening restrictions on youth vaping, and regional inequalities in cancer...

Families across Wales will be able to access “simpler, more consistent”...

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Families across Wales have been promised free childcare for all children aged nine months to four years by 2031, but the proposal could cost...

Farming minister denies plan to cut livestock numbers over ‘left-wing ideological...

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The Welsh Government has no plans to force a reduction in livestock numbers to meet climate targets, the rural resilience minister has insisted. Llyr Gruffydd...

MS: South Wales communities ‘have yet to fully recover’ from Thatcher

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A quarter of Wales' population remains trapped in an "unacceptable health gap" due to decades of economic stagnation and political failure, a Senedd debate...

‘Expert group’ set up as government presses ahead with child payment...

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An "expert group" has been set up as the Welsh Government looks to pilot its proposed child payment. Wales' Deputy First Minister faced questions on...

“For too long, women’s health has been treated as an afterthought”

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Wales' first-ever dedicated women's health minister has promised a major overhaul of endometriosis and abortion services.  Addressing Senedd colleagues on July 7, Blaenau Gwent Caerffili...

Calls for Barnett Formula reform narrowly rejected in Senedd

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Senedd Members have narrowly rejected a Welsh Government bid to reform the way Wales receives money from Westminster. A motion calling for "fair funding for...

Welsh language thrives “through people and through use”

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The Welsh language is "one of our biggest success stories as a small nation on the world stage", according to the minister responsible for...

Plans for new development agency for Wales: A “key driver” or...

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A new development agency will "improve productivity", according to a Welsh Government minister – but opponents have dubbed it "yet another quango". Enterprise, connectivity, and...

First Minister has “a lot to talk about” with incoming PM...

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Wales' First Minister has said he has "a lot to talk about" with Andy Burnham if, as widely expected, he becomes Britain's new Prime...

Senedd commission questioned on working from home and GB news as...

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The Senedd Commission faced questions on hybrid working, GB News and the cost of running the Welsh Parliament during its first scrutiny session of...

First Minister quizzed on further devolution, budget decisions, and misinformation in...

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Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on further devolution, budget decisions, and misinformation, at this week's First Minister's Questions. Mr ap Iorwerth also answered questions on...

Wales’ new minister for culture and sport sets out priorities for...

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Culture and sport "are not a nice to have - they are part of the solution to creating a healthier, more prosperous society", according...

First Minister questioned on housing, the Armed Forces, and Nation of...

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Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on housing shortages, the Armed Forces, and the Nation of Sanctuary as he returned for his third First Minister's...

Wales’ new Deputy First Minister faces questions for the first time...

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Wales' Deputy First Minister said transgender people "feel under siege" as she faced questions on gender identity guidance in schools and the implementation of...

New minister for social justice and equality sets out priorities for...

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"Respect, solidarity, and fairness" are the values that "underpin" the new Welsh Government's work to tackle poverty and reduce inequality, Wales' new social justice...

New minister for local government, housing and planning sets out priorities...

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Wales' new housing minister has said everyone in Wales should have a "safe, warm home" – but admitted "this most basic of needs is...

Senedd members press First Minister on safeguarding, taxation, and overseas spending...

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The First Minister faced questions on safeguarding in Welsh schools, taxation and overseas spending during today's First Minister's Questions. Facing colleagues in the Siambr, Rhun...

Welsh Government announces Grassroots Pride fund open for applications

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A Welsh Government fund supporting local Pride events will open for applications next week. The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims...

First Minister outlines priorities for Welsh Government

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First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to tackle child poverty, cut NHS waiting lists and stand up for Wales during this Senedd term...

Senedd Members set for £3k pay rise after election

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Senedd Members will see a pay rise of more than £3,000 following the 2026 Senedd election, with salaries up more than £12,000 since 2021. The...

Cymeradwyo Cynllun Dychwelyd Ernes Cymru i fynd i’r afael â sbwriel...

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Mae'r Senedd wedi pleidleisio o blaid rheoliadau newydd a fydd yn sefydlu Cynllun Dychwelyd Ernes yng Nghymru o fis Hydref 2027 ymlaen. Mae'r penderfyniad yn...

Deposit Return Scheme for Wales approved to tackle litter and drive...

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The Senedd has voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales from October 2027. The decision marks...

Gwaith uwchraddio cyfleusterau pêl-droed merched Cymru gwerth £1m

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Bydd cae 3G newydd ym Mharc y Ddraig yng Nghasnewydd yn gwella hyfforddiant i fenywod a merched ledled Cymru. Bydd merched a menywod sy'n chwarae...

Tanio adfywiad: Dôl-y-Ddraig yn arwain yn ffordd

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Heddiw (dydd Mercher 11 Mawrth) aeth Ysgrifennydd Cabinet Llywodraeth Cymru dros Dai a Llywodraeth Leol, Jayne Bryant AS, draw i ddatblygiad tai Dôl-y-Ddraig ym...

Breathing fire into regeneration: Dôl-y-Ddraig leads the way

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Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant MS, today (Wednesday 11 March) visited Dôl-y-Ddraig housing development in Merthyr Tydfil, a...

Hwb gwerth £30.9 miliwn i drefi ledled Cymru

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Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn darparu £30.9m ychwanegol i awdurdodau lleol i gyflawni prosiectau adfywio a fydd yn trawsnewid canol trefi ledled Cymru.   Mae'r buddsoddiad yn...

£30.9 million boost for towns across Wales

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The Welsh Government is providing an additional £30.9 million to local authorities to deliver regeneration projects that will transform town centres across Wales.   The investment is being directed to local authorities across the country —...

Cymuned yn sicrhau dyfodol capel eiconig ‘Cwm Rhondda’

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Mae Capel Rhondda, man geni un o emynau mwyaf adnabyddus Cymru, Cwm Rhondda, bellach yn ddiogel yn nwylo'r gymuned. Ar ôl cyfnod ansicr, mae’r hen gapel Bedyddwyr yn dechrau...

Community secures future of iconic ‘Bread of Heaven’ chapel

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Capel Rhondda, the birthplace of one of Wales’ most recognisable hymns, Bread of Heaven / Cwm Rhondda, is now safe in the hands of the community. After its future hung in the balance, the...

15,000 ‘missing’ women at risk of breast cancer in Wales

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A petition signed by more than 4,000 people has thrust Wales' breast cancer screening programme into the spotlight amid low take-up and "massive" disparities...

‘Harrowing’ distress now the norm for unpaid carers in Wales

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"Harrowing" levels of distress have become the norm for unpaid carers in Wales, a committee has heard, with charities warning of a support system...

Senedd supports £27bn spending plans amid uneasy compromise

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The Senedd has backed the Welsh Government's "imperfect" £27bn draft budget following a late deal to prevent a "catastrophe" for public finances. The 2026/27 spending...

Senedd approves £116m transitional relief for business rates

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Businesses facing sharp hikes in tax bills after the 2026 revaluation will see increases phased in over two years after the Senedd backed a...

Senedd politicians’ pay set to be £12k higher than last election

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Senedd members will secure pay rises ranging from £12,000 to £25,000 in the next term starting in May, compared with salaries paid after the...

Plans to ban greyhound racing in Wales clear first hurdle

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The Welsh Government has taken a major step towards making Wales the first nation in the UK to ban greyhound racing after winning a...

Welsh Government intervenes as health board’s finances ‘deteriorate rapidly’

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The Welsh Government has escalated intervention at Aneurin Bevan health board to one step short of special measures amid concerns about an £18m deficit...

Wales set to cement title for highest imprisonment rate in western...

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Wales' unwanted title as the nation with the highest "in-country" imprisonment rate in western Europe is set to be solidified due to the expansion...

Senedd criticises ‘nowhere near acceptable’ pace of cladding repairs

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Developers have fully fixed only four out of 163 at-risk buildings in Wales more than eight years on from the Grenfell disaster, which claimed...

End of the line for deregulation as Senedd backs bus shake-up

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The Welsh Parliament has given the green light for a bus services overhaul, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and...