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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.
First Minister announces public sector pay rises
First Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced above-inflation pay awards for hundreds of thousands of public sector workers in Wales.
A young person’s guide to all things Budget
An innovative animation on public spending, co-produced by young people for young people has been published by the Welsh Government.
“No new money for Wales” - Finance Minister Rebecca Evans
The Welsh Government’s Finance Minister has said it is deeply concerning that the Chancellor has ignored calls for support for the poorest people, and denied funding for the frontline services that matter to people the most.
Finance Minister urges Chancellor to prioritise spending on public services and the most vulnerable
The Welsh Government has called on Jeremy Hunt to increase funding for public services and help those struggling the most in the cost-of-living crisis.
“This Budget is designed to protect the core services we all rely on.”– Finance Minister Rebecca Evans
Wales’ Final Budget for 2024 to 2025 has been published today [Tuesday 27th February], as persistently high inflation continues to erode public finances and difficult choices are made to protect core services.