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First weekend of Makerfield by-election campaigns to get under way

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, who are both former health secretaries, are widely thought of as rivals for a potential Labour leadership election.

Evening Standard

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

The Independent UK

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Johnson and Cummings oversaw ‘toxic and chaotic’ Downing Street – Covid inquiry

Baroness Heather Hallett’s report on the response to Covid-19 criticised Boris Johnson’s excessive optimism in the face of the looming pandemic.

The Independent UK

The key players who presided over the government’s ‘chaotic’ Covid pandemic response

Baroness Heather Hallett's report on the response to Covid-19 criticised Boris Johnson's excessive optimism in the face of the looming pandemic and ‘oscillation’ on key lockdown decisions

The Independent UK

Welsh Budget could increase risk to public services, warns IFS

The think tank warned the Welsh Government’s draft budget is not realistic in its current form.

The Independent UK

Welsh Government warns of ‘catastrophic’ impact if budget fails

The 2026/27 draft budget sets out spending plans worth more than £27 billion for public services.

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When ‘critical friends’ fall out: Angus Robertson's Israel meeting details revealed

We publish new information on the Scottish Government's relationship with Israel, revealing details of previously withheld internal emails, WhatsApp…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer promised to create a ‘partnership in power’ with Welsh Labour. He hasn’t – and trouble is brewing

A growing divide over benefits and funding could see the party lose out in Wales for the first time in a century, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

Welsh public services face £65m black hole due to tax hike, Senedd hears

Mark Drakeford, the Welsh Finance Secretary, said Rachel Reeves is ‘wrong’ to use the Barnett formula to distribute funding for public services.

Evening Standard

Welsh Government passes budget in tight vote

The Welsh Government passed the budget vote thanks to the help of Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds, who abstained.

Evening Standard

Politician calls for EA FC game to be translated into Welsh

Minecraft, which is owned by Microsoft, is already available in Welsh

The Independent UK

Popular football video game should be translated into Welsh, Senedd told

Plaid Cymru’s Mabon ap Gwynfor wants to ‘put pressure’ on game developers to produce Welsh language versions.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes slams Labour as they rule out scrapping hated 'power grab' law

KATE Forbes has launched a scathing attack on Labour’s plans to “dismiss the wishes of the Scottish Parliament” – by pledging not to repeal…

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Tories' 'suspicion of the Scots' hindered UK's Covid response, former Welsh FM says

THERE was an “inherent suspicion” in the way the UK government dealt with its devolved counterparts during the Covid pandemic because they were…

The Independent UK

Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists

An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government’s proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.

Evening Standard

Overnight visitors to Wales could pay ‘tourism tax’ under Welsh Government plans

The Welsh Government estimated that the levy could generate up to £33 million a year if all Welsh local authorities introduce it.

The Guardian - UK

Wales may introduce visitor levy for people staying overnight

Proposal would give councils option to charge 75p-£1.25 a night to help alleviate pressure on local services

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How Vaughan Gething’s short period as first minister fell apart – and what it means for Welsh Labour

Vaughan Gething’s short but tumultuous period as first minister of Wales was brought to a dramatic end following the resignation of four key ministers from his cabinet.

The Guardian - UK

Vaughan Gething’s exit gives Welsh Labour a chance to reset

Controversies overshadowed first minister’s brief time at helm but some fear party’s woes in Wales run deeper than one man

The Guardian - UK

First black leader of any European country: Vaughan Gething’s political career

Departing Welsh first minister joined Labour at 17 and was elected to the then Welsh assembly in 2011

The Guardian - UK

Vaughan Gething’s leadership crisis is a disaster – for Wales, for Labour and maybe even for devolution

The first minister’s supporters insist that he can survive a no-confidence vote, but his position is surely untenable, says Cardiff University’s Richard Wyn Jones

Evening Standard

OPINION - Vaughan Gething's scandals would have him on the rack if he was a Tory like me

Imagine there’s been a leadership election…(not hard, I know).

The Guardian - UK

Wales to change guidance on 20mph speed limits, transport minister says

Ken Skates says local communities will decide which limits are rescinded after 500,000 people sign petition against them

Evening Standard

Wales to roll back 20mph speed limit on some roads after backlash

Ken Skates said in many areas ‘routes that shouldn’t have been included, were’.

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