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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.
Help shape the future of council tax in Wales
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation today [Tuesday 14 November] seeking views on possible approaches to redesigning the council tax system to make it fairer.
The future of council tax in Wales
The Welsh Government will today [Tuesday 14 November] publish a consultation on possible approaches to redesigning Wales’ council tax system.
Welsh Government protects health, transport and public services
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has today [Tuesday 17 October] announced a package of financial measures to help protect Wales’ public services, NHS and transport.
Welsh Government protects health, transport and public services
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans will today address the Senedd to announce a package of financial measures which protect Wales’ public services, NHS and transport.
Wales celebrates ‘destination numéro un’ for food and drink exports with French culinary showcase
The Welsh Government has heralded France as ‘destination numéro un’ for Welsh food and drink exports at a gastronomic celebration in Lyon.
National Survey results show shift to thrift
More people in Wales are buying second-hand and reducing their energy usage in a bid to save money, according to the latest results from the National Survey for Wales.
Cost-of-living tops talks for UK Finance Ministers
Finance Ministers from across the UK met today in Cardiff, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to dominate talks.
HGV training driving better outcomes
Earlier today Finance Minister Rebecca Evans met a group of women who have trained as HGV drivers thanks to a pilot project targeting skills shortages in traditionally gendered sectors.
Council tax reform “to deliver fairer system”
A package of reforms to council tax will address unfairness in the current system, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Finance and Local Government has said.
New powers for local authorities to address impact of second and empty homes come into force
Welsh communities will be better supported to address high levels of second home ownership and empty properties as new local tax rules come into force today.