22 h. ago Welsh council's finances just improved after budget deal but extreme challenges continue

RCT cabinet members received an update on the latest budget situation after the provisional settlement and with news of a budget deal in Cardiff Bay

Economics

3 d. ago Octopus Energy and British Gas customers to see £134 savings next year

Octopus Energy and British Gas have confirmed they will pass on government savings to customers from April 2026, with the typical household saving up to £134 on energy bills through new policies removing legacy costs and green levies.

Economics

4 d. ago How to land a crucial role during festive break as a mobile expert technician to help keep Britain moving

IF you are driving home for Christmas, you could be among the 5,000 people who end up relying on breakdown specialists.  As millions take to the roads to see family, the number of breakdown incidents spike, leading to a rise in call-outs to crashes and breakdowns caused by bad weather.  But help is at hand for...

Science

6 d. ago Another council rejects fourth Welsh national park 'ego project'

Wrexham Council has rejected plans for a fourth national park in Wales, which was branded a '£4m ego project' by one councillor

Politics

7 d. ago Traffic warden drones could be used to stop illegal parking in Wales

Ceredigion County Council is consulting on using drones to help tackle anti-social behaviour and other problems like fly-tipping and parking enforcement

Events

8 d. ago UN aid coordination agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33B after lowest annual support in a decade

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordinator is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year — mostly from Western governments — plunged to the lowest level in a decade

Politics

9 d. ago Young people to have 'benefits cut' if they refuse job offers in DWP crackdown

Up to 55,000 young people will be offered government-backed jobs in six UK areas from April 2026, but could face benefit cuts if they refuse without good reason

Politics

9 d. ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

9 d. ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality – and could lose benefits if they say no

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

1 week ago The impact changes to waste collections has had in one part of Wales

Figures show a major increase in recycling in the Welsh council area

Politics

1 week ago Welsh council looking to cut 600 jobs despite 'disaster' warning

One councillor warned that it would be a "disaster if we reduce our frontline workforce"

Events

1 week ago Conor Benn’s next fight becomes clear after major announcement

Benn is in line to face the winner of WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios v Ryan Garcia in 2026 after a ruling from the governing body

Politics

2 w. ago Removal of English flags gave Welsh council 'negative publicity'

A council meeting is set to discuss the authority's performance between April and September 2025

Politics

2 w. ago Wrexham AFC receives £18m from government despite Hollywood backing

Welsh government grants used to fund football club even though it is owned by wealthy movie stars Wrexham AFC has risen meteorically through the English football leagues thanks to the deep pockets of Hollywood movie star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Yet the club has also had £18m in help from other, unwitting backers: Welsh taxpayers.The club has received almost £18m in nonrepayable grants from the Welsh government via the local council, according to UK government state aid disclosures – far in excess of the direct aid listed for any other football club in Britain. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Full breakdown confirmed after new Council Tax bands announced

The Government announced that, from April 2028, it plans to introduce a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more

Economics

2 w. ago Violence at work in Welsh council on the rise, shocking figures show

A recently published Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council report shows incidents of physical violence involving staff increased between 2023/24 and 2024/25

Events

2 w. ago Welsh Government to introduce new 20mph road changes in 2026

The new legislation is meant to support 'accessible and inclusive travel'

Politics

3 w. ago The full breakdown of how much money each Welsh council will get from the Welsh Government in 2026

Councils say it won't be enough

Politics

3 w. ago Welsh council says it has full database of parking permits despite fears it was lost

The concerns were mentioned at a council planning meeting held in November

Politics

3 w. ago Government issues free bus pass update as major change confirmed for 2026

A change is coming in 2026

Politics