The Latest Breaking News from Welsh Government

Unprecedented summer of wildfires sparks Welsh fire resilience summit

The Welsh Government will be hosting the multi-agency summit in Merthyr Tydfil to strengthen wildfire prevention and resilience.

Evening Standard · 10h ago

Welsh government accused of ‘sitting on’ plans for space defence project over opposition to Donald Trump

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in 2024 that the Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire will be the home of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (Darc)

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Mark Drakeford suggests 'time has come' for Welsh Office to be scrapped

FORMER first minister Mark Drakeford has suggested it is time to consider scrapping the Welsh Office in Whitehall.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9

Welsh First Minister says he has ‘Celtic alliance’ with Scottish counterpart

Rhun ap Iorwerth also said he is ‘optimistic’ following his meeting with Andy Burnham.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Drought declared across parts of Wales after record dry weather and heatwaves

The Welsh government’s environmental agency says the decision to trigger drought status follows continued hot, dry weather over recent weeks

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Burnham offers fresh start for relationship with Welsh Government, minister says

Dafydd Trystan Davies said there is a “real opportunity” to work in partnership if Mr Burnham becomes Prime Minister.

Evening Standard · Jul 5

Do you qualify for heating grants? From new boilers to heat pumps, here’s how to apply

Eligible households may be able to get help with heating upgrades, insulation, boiler replacement or low-carbon systems such as heat pumps

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 12

William to champion Wales at investment summit

The summit is being staged in Newport – the most significant event hosted by Wales since the 2014 Nato summit.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

Flooded homes in Wales offered council tax discount

The Welsh Government has confirmed financial support will be provided to people living in Monmouthshire, including grants and council tax reductions.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025