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FM and DFM set out plans for most generous childcare offer since devolution

  • Welsh Government aims to deliver 20 hours of funded childcare per week for all children aged 9 months to 4 years
  • Offer in first four years of a child's life to be most generous in UK
  • Welsh language childcare to be expanded
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Latest HS2 Figures show Wales is being short-changed

The Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper has said the latest figures for the cost of HS2 show Wales is being short-changed by the UK Government.

Cabinet 18.05.2026

‘Professionalism, ambition, credibility and empathy’ – FM outlines principles in first Cabinet meeting

The Welsh Government’s new Cabinet met for the first time this afternoon, following the appointment of Ministers to their new roles last week.