The Latest Breaking News from The Welsh Government

People who stayed in hotel for homeless claim it isn't fit for purpose

One man claimed he had to go to Tesco to go to the toilet because there was no seat on the loo

Wales Online · May 7, 2023

Four-day working week introduced by Welsh company for staff's 'health and wellbeing'

It follows a successful trial involving 61 companies

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

Most Welsh people believe the Crown Estate should be devolved to Wales - including Conservative voters

'Our concern is that by the time Wales does have control over the Crown Estate much of the wealth will already have been extracted'

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

A major A-road bridge had to close for several hours after a bit of it fell off - 'structural' checks are now taking place

There was concern that vibration caused by vehicles might result in more bits falling off

Wales Online · May 4, 2023

Plans for five schools to switch from English to Welsh-medium education

Ceredigion council wants to support the Welsh Government's plan to have a million Welsh speakers within the next 30 years

Wales Online · May 4, 2023

Senedd could probe Wales’ Covid response after Labour-Tory deal

The Welsh Government said it is right the decisions it took ‘are openly and properly scrutinised’ but continued to resist a full public inquiry.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Students in Wales will have their loans written off 10 year earlier than in England

The Welsh Government said 30 years was fairer but the timeframe would be reviewed annually

Wales Online · May 4, 2023

Cluster of heart infections that left one baby dead and others needing treatment is investigated

While the reaction to the incredibly common infection is rare, medics are concerned about the volume of cases that occurred in close proximity

Wales Online · May 3, 2023

Plans to transform Cardiff Bay with 1.6 millon sq ft mixed-use development take step forward

Cardiff Council is inviting developers to submit expressions of interest for its 30 acre Atlantic Wharf site

Birmingham Post · May 3, 2023

Huge changes for council tax in Wales are to go ahead

The changes are set to be implemented by April 2025

Wales Online · May 3, 2023