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Welsh Finance Minister to press UK Government for fairer funding at Cardiff summit

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 Z

Welsh Government to host finance ministers from across the UK in Cardiff

Cabinet Minister for Finance Elin Jones to press UK Government on fiscal reform, including a formal review of the 2016 Wales Fiscal Framework.

Finance Minister: "The way our funding is calculated hasn't kept up with the real needs of people here. It's outdated, and it's not transparent enough. That must change."

Families given clearer way to raise concerns when a mother or baby’s health is getting worse in maternity and neonatal wards

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:35:00 Z

New scheme gives a direct route to raise concerns about a mother or baby's worsening health.
It is being introduced in hospitals across Wales.
Builds on existing checks already used by staff to spot when a patient's condition is getting worse.

Chair announced for Welsh higher education review

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:45:00 Z

Professor Patrick Prendergast has been announced as chair of the independent review of higher education in Wales.
The review will examine how higher education in Wales is funded and organised.
Professor Prendergast will be supported by a small panel of experts in higher education policy, finance and governance.

“We owe it to current and future generations to get literacy and numeracy right” - Education Minister

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:56:00 Z

New Foundational Literacy and Numeracy plan published with 0-16 age focus
Plan is first step in commitment to raising standards and responds to education workforce concerns
Introduction of national indicators for literacy and numeracy, and new baseline assessment for school starters

New national indicators, a baseline assessment for when children start school and guidance for teachers on what learners should be learning and when, have been outlined in a new Foundational Literacy and Numeracy plan published today (15^th September).

30% business rates cut for high street hospitality and leisure venues

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:01:00 Z

Wealth of venues across Wales to see business rates cut by 30% from 1 April 2027.
Small and medium-sized businesses with a rateable value below £51,000 to benefit with change fully funded.
First Minister: This gives businesses “the confidence to invest, grow and keep serving the communities that rely on them.”

Leaders of Wales and Scotland set out plans for collaboration with signing of Cytundeb Caerdydd - Cardiff Agreement

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 Z

The First Ministers of Wales and Scotland met today to sign the Cytundeb Caerdydd - Cardiff Agreement, with plans for future collaboration between the Welsh and Scottish Governments.

Have your say on new protections for seals and hares

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 Z

A four-week consultation opens on 21 September seeking views on new measures to protect seals and hares

Proposals include a new offence for disturbing seals and a close season protecting hares during their breeding period

People can share their views once the consultation launches later this month

More than 100 Bluetongue cases confirmed in Wales as vets and farmers are urged to vaccinate livestock

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:05:00 Z

Cases continue to rise in Wales and across Great Britain

Testing and reporting requirements in Wales remain unchanged

Keepers are urged to discuss vaccination with their vet and must report suspect cases promptly

£1 bus fares for young people extended to March 2027

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:45:00 Z

£1 bus fare scheme for 5–21-year-olds has been extended to March 2027.
New figures show that over 9 million journeys have been made under the scheme since it launched.

Welsh Government partners with Cosine to advance Welsh language AI

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:30:00 Z

New partnership with Cosine to help improve how artificial intelligence (AI) works in Welsh.
Welsh Government to provide data, resources and expertise to support Welsh language AI.
Improving technology to help more people to use Welsh in everyday life.