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Senedd passes Bill to reform local tax system in Wales
A Bill to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, has today (16 July 2024) been passed by the Senedd.
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.
Extra funding to upgrade NHS Wales digital services and equipment
The NHS will benefit from £10m in additional capital funding to upgrade scanning equipment and digital infrastructure.
Tata and budgetary concerns top topics as Ministers meet
Wales’ Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has met the UK Government’s Chief Secretary to the Treasury, with the devastating job losses threatened at Tata and continued budgetary concerns at the fore of discussions. [Thursday 25 January]
3.1% rise in local government funding
Councils across Wales will receive an increase in their funding next year.
A Budget to Protect the Most-Valued Services
The NHS and frontline council-run services, including schools and social care, are at the heart of the 2024-25 draft Budget, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said today [Tuesday 19 December].
Overnight line - Wales’ 2024-2025 draft Budget
The NHS and frontline council services, including schools and social care, will be at the heart of the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 draft Budget, which will be published later today [Tuesday 19 December].
No relief for Welsh schools and hospitals – Rebecca Evans on the Autumn Statement
“The Chancellor didn’t give us an Autumn Statement today - he gave us a laundry list of short-term pilot programmes, pet projects and more austerity,” Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said in response.
Welsh Government calls for meaningful action in UK Autumn Statement
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has today [Saturday 18 November] called on the UK Government to provide extra help to support vital public services and provide fair funding for Wales in the Autumn Statement.