98 m. ago The number of parents prosecuted under Welsh Government smacking ban

Hundreds of parents have been diverted from court onto education courses, campaigners found

Politics

5 h. ago Welsh Government makes major announcement on free school meals

Councils will get an extra £8m to give all primary children, regardless of income, free lunch each day. The extra cash is to cover rising costs and adds 20p per meal

Politics

6 d. ago How the embattled Welsh Government's bid to pass a budget is going

A deal has to be struck, but with whom?

Politics

6 d. ago Baby formula to cost up to £500 a year less say Welsh and UK Governments

UK health secretary Wes Streeting said: 'It’s not right that manufacturers have been able to package up these products in a way that plays on the instincts of new mums and dads who are just trying to do what’s right for their child'

Economics

6 d. ago Town's £2.6m flood defence scheme awaits final Welsh Government approval

A culvert scheme was identified in 2020 following devastating floods in 2018

Events

8 d. ago William urges investors to grasp ‘extraordinary possibilities’ on offer in Wales

The Prince of Wales hailed the King for his leadership in championing Welsh innovation.

Politics

9 d. ago Promise of ten thousand jobs as Welsh Government stages International Investment Summit

The summit will be attended by companies and investors from 27 countries

Politics

9 d. ago Cornish language to get same protected status as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic

Kernewek submitted by government for part III status under European charter for regional or minority languagesThe Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has been recommended by the government for part III status under the European charter for regional or minority languages, the highest level of protection available. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago Welsh Government to introduce new 20mph road changes in 2026

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

Politics

1 week ago Plan for pub at Welsh holiday park ditched with tourist tax blamed

Plans for a Wetherspoon pub at a Welsh holiday park have been scrapped with sources blaming the Welsh Government's incoming tourism tax

Politics

2 w. ago The schools with highest attendance rates in Wales: What you need to know

The Welsh Government has an attendance task force trying to address how to get more children into school

Culture

2 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

2 w. ago Rugby tickets, £90 chocolates, and hampers gifted to Welsh Government staff

Gifts ranged from tickets to Wales rugby games worth hundreds of pounds to two boxes of Christmas chocolates valued at £90

Politics

2 w. ago New parents in Wales to get free baby bundles – who will get them and what they'll contain

It is part of a Welsh Government plan

Politics

2 w. ago Tot left to wander alone for 12 hours after brutal murder of mum and dad

According to the prosecution, the toddler "tried to cuddle with his parents" and even tried to "play" as they laid lifeless on the sofa.

Events

3 w. ago Dire warning over £22m shortfall if Welsh Government budget fails to pass

Labour needs political help to pass the budget for 2026-27

Events

3 w. ago Freezing temperatures set to arrive in wake of Storm Claudia

Emergency services are dealing with flooding from Friday’s storm.

Events

3 w. ago Westminster must ‘avoid treading on Cardiff Bay’s toes over assisted dying’

Peers began their line-by-line scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday.

Events

3 w. ago Welsh Government will miss huge target as latest figures show house building is lagging

The Welsh Government wanted to build 20,000 low-carbon social homes for rent by next year, but it is set to miss that target

Politics