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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

Wales government announces raft of cuts to public services

Welsh finance minister Rebecca Evans
The Welsh finance minister, Rebecca Evans, says protecting the NHS and frontline services is at the heart of the 2024-25 draft budget. Photograph: Eleanor Cunningham/PA

Wide-ranging cuts to public services in areas from policing to flood risk management, culture and sport have been announced by the Labour-led Welsh government as it attempts to protect the NHS and support local councils.

Its draft budget, published on Tuesday, also includes plans to reduce business rate relief for pubs, restaurants and shops, which means many will be facing rises in bills from April.

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