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Mark Drakeford wore an eye-catching tie in the Senedd and there's a lovely story behind it

The First Minister's sartorial choice raised eyebrows in plenary

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford warned not to waste ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to overhaul council tax

Citizens Advice Cymru have called on the Welsh Government to replace council tax with a land value tax.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: Independent Scotland would remain in British-Irish Council

The Scottish First Minister was speaking at the 37th British-Irish Council summit in Guernsey on Friday.

The Independent UK

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'Good riddance to Boris Johnson': The Prime Minister who saw Welsh devolution as a troublesome inconvenience

After what has been a historic day for the UK, political editor-at-large Martin Shipton assesses Boris Johnson's turbulent relationship with Wales

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford calls for a General Election as Boris Johnson set to resign

'The decision about the next Prime Minister should be made by the people'

Wales Online

North Wales’ ancient felled Pontfadog oak returns in five cloned saplings

A 2013 storm toppled the tree that had stood in the Ceiriog valley for 1,200 years – but now it lives on

The Guardian - UK

Why Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has got it wrong on Europe

Sir Keir is determined to forgo the chance to show true leadership by perpetuating the myth that it can “make Brexit work”.

Birmingham Post

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The row brewing over whether Mark Drakeford's Pembrokeshire chalet counts as a second home

The First Minister was questioned about his chalet as he made an announcement on a crackdown on second homes

Wales Online

Crowds waving Welsh flags and Union Jacks greet Prince Charles and Camilla in Treorchy

Hundreds of residents packed the pavements of the community's bustling main road - which was named the UK's best high street in 2020

Wales Online

The five laws the Welsh Government wants to make on littering, pollution, farms, coal tips and infrastructure

The most commonly littered plastic items will be targeted

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford defends Labour leader Keir Starmer's stance on staying out of the EU's single market

The First Minister of Wales was asked if he agrees with the UK Labour leader

Wales Online

Rising coronavirus cases sees thousands of NHS staff in Wales off work

The First Minister has warned that cases are going up

Wales Online

Plans to dramatically increase the number of Senedd members branded 'absolutely disgraceful decision'

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the move would 'strengthen Wales' democracy, secure the future of our Senedd and ensure people across Wales are better represented'

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford has a 'chalet' in Pembrokeshire (but it's not a second home)

The First Minister's property is not classified as a second home so he will not have to pay a council tax premium

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

Wales to clamp down on second homes and holiday lets

Local councils have already been given the authroity to top up council tax on second homes by 300 per cent from next year

The Independent UK

Second homes and holiday lets in Wales face crackdown

Under the proposals a new licensing scheme for people who want to operate short-term holiday lets, such as Airbnb, is also planned.

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford says he is 'flattered' as he addresses calls for him to remain as First Minister

There were calls for him to remain beyond 2026 to ensure Senedd reform proposals

Wales Online

Plans to increase Senedd to 96 members move step closer after motion is passed

The aim is for it to be introduced in time for the 2026 election

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Wales Online

Will the plan to increase the size of the Senedd to 96 MSs survive this weekend's special meeting of Welsh Labour?

What no-one seems to know is whether Labour members will pass

The Independent UK

Calls for child safeguarding inquiry in Wales after Logan Mwangi’s death

The five-year-old was killed by his mother, step-father and 14-year-old step-brother having been subjected to injuries likened to child abuse

Daily Mirror

Basic income - why some people get free money and eligibility to receive £1,600 a month

Basic income has been tried in countries across the world and Wales from Friday will start its own pilot by giving no-strings-attached cash to young care leavers

The National (Scotland)

Mick Lynch calls for resistance to UK Government 'attack' on devolution

RAIL union chief Mick Lynch has criticised "anti-democratic" plans by Westminster to weaken workers' rights.

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford is 'economically illiterate' and a 'hero to the workshy', says Telegraph journalist

"Work-shy Britain has a new political hero"

Daily Mirror

NHS trust asks patients and visitors to wear face masks again amid Covid spike

There are fears the virus could be surging again just a month after Welsh Government First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the end of all Covid restrictions in Wales

Wales Online

Nicola Sturgeon names date for second Scottish independence referendum

The Scottish First Minister said 'now is the time for independence'

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