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Additional Welsh Government funding for arts, culture and publishing
* Culture Minister Jack Sargeant will be available for interview at Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham from 11am on Friday, 21 February (detail in notes) *
Budget agreement secures extra £100m for public services
Social care, childcare and local councils are set to benefit from more than £100m in extra funding secured through a budget agreement.
Welsh Government ends tax break for independent schools
The Welsh Government is ending business rates relief for some fee-charging schools to use the funding to support local public services.
A budget to build a brighter future for Wales
An extra £1.5bn to strengthen public services, support small businesses and drive economic growth is at the heart of the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26.
New funding announced to deliver First Minister’s priorities
The Welsh Government has today announced £157m of new funding to support the First Minister’s priorities this year.
“A small contribution that could make a big difference” – Legislation introduced to support a thriving, sustainable tourism industry in Wales
A Bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area to re-invest in local tourism, is today introduced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford.
Overnight Line - Visitor Levy
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford will today introduce a new Bill, which if passed, will give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area. The revenue raised would be re-invested to support local tourism.
UK Budget a “first step to repair the damage of the last 14 years”
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has welcomed the new UK Government’s first Budget and the additional £1.7bn it will bring to Wales over two years.
Investment in public services and economic growth top of Welsh Finance Secretary’s agenda at meeting with UK nations
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has welcomed the opportunity to work collaboratively with all the UK nations to secure a stronger economy for Wales ahead of a meeting with his counterparts today (Thursday, October 3).
Welsh Government consults on plan to end tax break for independent schools
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to end a tax break for some fee-charging schools.
New law modernises Welsh democracy
A new Senedd law which will help modernise the electoral administration and remove barriers to democratic engagement has become the first act to be sealed by new First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, since she took office.