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Welsh Government backs farmers with ‘certainty, flexibility and support’

  • Advance payments for farm businesses rise from 70% to 80%, easing cash-flow pressure caused by the exceptionally difficult conditions farmers have faced this year. 
  • Farmers get more time to manage slurry safely, as legislation will be introduced to extend the open period for spreading to to 15 November 2026, responding directly to the impacts of this summer's drought. 
  • Minister says giving farmers extra time to spread safely and reduce levels is ‘now the more responsible environmental choice’ 
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Welsh Government to fund interim alarm measures for leaseholders facing waking watch costs

  • Welsh Government announces the creation of the Wales Interim Measures Alarm Grant. 
  • From 1 October 2026, the fund will ease the burden of expensive interim measures costs, potentially saving residents in eligible buildings hundreds of pounds each month. 
  • Some leaseholders may also be entitled to refunds if they have already paid for alarms to be installed. 
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Have your say on new powers to tackle roadside rubbish

  • Registered vehicle owners could be fined for litter thrown from their car 
  • Roadside rubbish blights communities, harms wildlife and is difficult to enforce against under current law 
  • Views and evidence sought as part of wider consultation on environmental sustainability, open until 14 October