WALES’ new finance secretary Mark Drakeford expressed optimism about the Welsh Government’s draft budget but warned public spending will not suddenly start flowing. Prof Drakeford said...
THE CONSERVATIVES’ shadow transport secretary accused the Welsh Government of painting a rosy picture of Transport for Wales that could hardly be further from the truth....
PLAID Cymru’s shadow health and social care secretary warned that new Wales-wide standards for commissioning care may be unachievable due to financial pressures. Mabon ap Gwynfor...
SENEDD members voted to scrap plans for gender quotas in Welsh Parliament elections despite concerns about “false hope” and taxpayers’ money being wasted. Labour, Plaid Cymru,...
NEW HEALTH secretary Jeremy Miles set out plans to ensure Wales’ health service is prepared for the “significant strain” of winter pressures. Mr Miles said planning...
SENEDD members narrowly rejected Conservative calls to urge the UK Government to reverse its decision to end universal winter fuel payments. Labour voted down the motion...
WALES’ new finance secretary insisted inflation-busting pay rises for teachers, doctors and nurses will not lead to a reduction in spending on public services. Mark Drakeford,...
OPPOSITION Senedd members accused Wales’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan of passing the buck as latest statistics showed record-long waiting lists. Mabon ap Gwynfor pointed out...
A SENEDD member warned Wales faces a watershed moment for culture as the Welsh Parliament debated cuts at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama....
A SEVERE lack of data on missing children in Wales is holding back policy responses and hindering efforts to help young people, a committee warned. Buffy...
THE CLIMATE change secretary confirmed proposed UK water legislation will apply to Wales despite concerns about law making being “outsourced” to Westminster. Huw Irranca-Davies, who is...
WALES’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan vowed to focus on the issues that matter most to people as she outlined the Welsh Government’s priorities. Baroness Morgan,...