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Wales to mark 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster
The First Minister will lead the Welsh nation in a moment of reflection on October 21st to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy.
30% business rates cut for high street hospitality and leisure venues
- 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
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.
“Our ambition for Wales won’t be dimmed by financial challenges” – First Minister
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will today vow that financial pressures "will not dim this new administration’s ambition to improve outcomes for the people of Wales.”
Wales’ Commonwealth Games heroes celebrated at homecoming
Team Wales heroes were given a warm welcome home today (Thursday 6 August) during a special event to honour and celebrate the nation’s success at the Commonwealth Games.
Welsh and Scottish First Ministers pledge closer cooperation
First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, held his first face-to-face meeting with First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, today, vowing closer cooperation between their governments in fighting for a fairer deal from Westminster for their respective nations.
Update from the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, on wildfires across Wales
The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, has issued the following update on wildfire incidents across Wales.
Statement from the First Minister
The First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth said:
Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, on wildfires across Wales
The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, has issued the following statement in response to the ongoing wildfire incidents across Wales.
First Minister of Wales’ statement on the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth said:
New Welsh Government announces its first phase of legislation
The First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will set out the first phase of the Welsh Government’s new legislative programme in a statement to the Senedd this afternoon.