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First Minister hails progress on more fiscal powers for Wales following talks with Prime Minister
Statement from the First Minister
National Economic Council opportunity for PM to show respect agenda works both ways
The National Economic Council meeting in Glasgow today (Friday 30 October) will be “the Prime Minister’s opportunity to prove his commitment to a respect agenda that works both ways”, First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth has said.
Learning from summer and collective action key to tackling future wildfires, says First Minister ahead of Summit
The First Minister will convene a Wales Climate Change and Resilience Summit this morning [Thursday 22nd October], bringing key partners together to develop future actions in the wake of the wildfires which hit Wales this summer.
FM calls for new economic partnership between Wales and UK Government
The First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, will today call on the UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to agree a new "partnership for growth” when the two leaders meet later this month.
Agreement reached on Supplementary Budget
- Welsh Government and Welsh Labour reach agreement on further investment for Additional Learning Needs (ALN), enabling the Supplementary Budget for 2026-27 to proceed.
- Extra £60 million for ALN, as part of a wider package of investment first set out in June.
- Supplementary Budget to be laid before the Senedd on Tuesday 13 October and debated on 3 November.
Making waves: swimming lessons for school children begin in Wales
From this month, pupils across years 4 and 5 in Welsh maintained primary schools will begin to receive a minimum of 20 hours of swimming and water safety lessons, as part of a commitment by the new Welsh Government.
Programme for Government sets “a new ambition for Wales”
The Welsh Government has published its new Programme for Government today, which sets out its priorities and plans over the four-year Senedd term, following the Senedd election on 7th May.
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.”
