13 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

25 h. ago Martin Lewis urges DWP boss to ‘investigate and fix’ current Universal Credit rules

More than 8 million people on Universal Credit could be missing out on a chance to improve their financial situation.

Economics

2 d. ago Piccadilly line upgrade 'to blow £3billion budget' as passengers told not to expect new trains for a year

TfL chiefs warn of ‘major challenge’ integrating new high-tech trains with ‘extremely old infrastructure’

Economics

5 d. ago 10 ways to improve your credit score and financial worthiness before New Year

Cleaning up your credit score during the festive season can give you a boost for the start of the new year.

Politics

5 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

5 d. ago 'Labour were up s**t creek and you gave them a paddle' Plaid Cymru criticised over budget deal

The Plaid leader says his party has stepped in to ensure the budget passes - but that he still wants to beat the party at the Senedd election in May

Economics

6 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

9 d. 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

2 w. ago Regents Park mansion sells for almost £11 million after Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget

The Budget’s ‘soft landing’ triggered the £10.95 million deal, say selling agents Beauchamp Estates

Economics

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 Haunting last post of fitness influencer who died doing extreme food challenge

Fitness influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin attempted the extreme food challenge in a bid to promote his weight-loss programme, but was found dead mere weeks later

Events

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 Pennon swings to profit after water bill hikes and summer heatwave

The owner of South West Water revealed the improved financial performance despite coming under fire for wastewater spills earlier this year.

Economics

2 w. ago Lidl announces 8p price cut on six specific items in all stores

The budget supermarket has confirmed that the deal will happen later this year

Politics

3 w. ago Worries over Netflix's Sex Education tourism promotion in Wales

A Conservative councillor has questioned whether Netflix hit Sex Education should be used to promote tourism in Monmouthshire, but Labour defended the award-winning show filmed in the Wye Valley

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 Money changes to make this month to improve your finances before New Year

Now is the perfect time of year to start looking at improving your financial standing for 2026.

Economics