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First Minister hails progress on more fiscal powers for Wales following talks with Prime Minister

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:10:00 Z

Statement from the First Minister

What a catch! Welsh-caught bluefin tuna sold to the public for the first time.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:15:00 Z

Five bluefin tuna landed at Milford Haven were processed and sold in Burry Port

The sale is part of a trial to help build a sustainable, Welsh bluefin tuna fishery

Fishers hope for further landings in the coming weeks

National Economic Council opportunity for PM to show respect agenda works both ways

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z

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.

“Act now, for 2027” says Chief Veterinary Officer Bluetongue is confirmed on nearly 500 farms in Wales

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:30:00 Z

As nearly 500 farms in Wales have confirmed cases of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Richard Irvine, has urged livestock keepers to plan ahead for next year.

UK Government derails Welsh rail vision

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:35:00 Z

Promises by the UK Government to deliver a £14bn commitment to put right decades of rail underfunding have been kicked further down the tracks.

Road collisions and casualties continue to fall as 20mph limit makes real impact, says Deputy Minister

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:45:00 Z

The Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, has welcomed new figures showing a continued fall in road collisions and casualties across Wales, with clear reductions seen on roads with 20mph and 30mph speed limits.

Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Finance

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 Z

In response to the UK Government’s Budget, the Cabinet Minister for Finance Elin Jones said:

Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Finance - Ahead of the UK Government’s Budget

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z

Wales' cycling tourism gets a Grand Départ with £4.5m investment

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 Z

£4.5 million investment to boost cycling tourism across Wales ahead of the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027, helping attract visitors, support local businesses and create a lasting cycling legacy
54 projects awarded a share of £3.19 million, funding improvements from cycling hubs and bike hire facilities to improved trails and e-bike charging
£1.3 million Croeso i Feicwyr: Business Ready Fund will help businesses and community organisations become more cycle-friendly

Views sought on future of free school milk in Wales

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

A 10 week consultation on school milk provision in Wales has launched.
The consultation is seeking views on whether the Welsh school milk scheme should be established or if free school milk provision should be discontinued.
Regardless of the outcome milk will remain is available to primary age children through breakfast clubs and at lunchtime via the Universal Primary Free School Meals offer.