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Wales plugs in to a decade of rates relief to power up EV charging

Electric vehicle charging bays and forecourts across Wales will benefit from full non-domestic rates relief until 2036.

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Review on holiday let tax rules to support tourism and local communities

  • Review of the 182-day letting threshold to give businesses, local authorities and other stakeholders a say on the future direction of the policy.
  • Views also sought on five proposed new exemptions for properties that could not reasonably serve as permanent homes.
  • Finance Minister: “I am committed to getting the balance right – keeping homes in our communities while giving tourism the support it needs to thrive.”
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Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Finance

The Cabinet Minister for Finance Elin Jones said:

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From classrooms to hospitals: £294m investment in new Government’s priorities

  • New funding for social housing, school buildings and community facilities confirmed today
  • Budget brings together full package of investment for the year ahead
  • Builds on NHS, childcare and free school meals announcements made last week
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Overnight line: Welsh Government First Supplementary Budget 2026-27

The Welsh Government's First Supplementary Budget 2026-27 will be published later today, setting out targeted allocations of extra revenue and capital to fund the Government's key priorities.