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Detailed spending plans show Welsh Government's commitment to key services

Further details of the Welsh Government's £27bn Draft Budget showing increases in funding for all key departments were set out today.

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Almost a quarter of a million cheaper journeys made as £1 pilot scheme is extended to 5–15-year-olds

More young people will benefit from cheaper bus fares across Wales as the £1 bus fare pilot is extended to all 5–15-year-olds from today (Monday 3 November).

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New Disused Tips Authority to be headquartered in Merthyr Tydfil, creating 60 jobs

The new Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be headquartered on a reclaimed colliery tip site in Merthyr Tydfil, delivering around 60 new jobs. 

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'Help Us Help You' campaign aims to ease winter pressure on NHS

People will be directed to their local pharmacy for free help and advice with common illnesses this winter.

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Holiday Activities for Children with Complex Additional Learning Needs

£30,000 in funding has been awarded to two schools in Flintshire enabling them to expand holiday provision for children, right across the county, with complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN). 

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Stay safe on bonfire night to avoid a hospital visit

Wales’ top medical adviser has urged people to keep safe and be sensible to avoid injuries at bonfire night events.

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Welsh Government to Declare All-Wales Bluetongue (BTV-3) Restricted Zone from 10 November

The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has today announced an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) for Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) from 10 November 2025

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£55 million boost to deliver more homes across Wales

The Welsh Government has allocated an additional £55 million to the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme, boosting this year’s budget to £155 million.

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Joint Venture to lay foundations for Merthyr Tydfil employment space

The Welsh Government has entered into a Joint Venture with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to develop a 19 acre employment site.

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Bowel cancer detection rates double since lowering screening age

Reducing the screening age in Wales from 60 to 50 over the past four years has helped more than double the number of bowel cancers detected in Wales.

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Welsh Government launches consultation on updates to local election rules

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation seeking views on the draft Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 and the draft Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026. 

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Welsh cattle movement restrictions enhance TB control

Welsh farming families will benefit from stronger TB controls as cattle with previous inconclusive test results will have lifetime movement restrictions from January 2026.