The Latest Breaking News from Welsh Government

Council with 87% increase in fly-tipping rule out overhaul of tip booking system

The council has denied there is any link between its booking system and an 87% year-on-year rise in fly-tipping

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

Catastrophic effect of warming temperatures on river life in Wales

There has been a troubling decline in wildlife in streams monitored for the last 42 years

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

Number of Covid patients rising in hospitals across Wales

Wales as a whole is seeing a gradual increase in Covid cases in the community, and this is translating into a rise in patients testing positive in hospitals

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

Council leader in tourist area says Welsh visitor tax can't be justified

This comes as Welsh Government is consulting on a visitor levy in Wales

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

Mark Drakeford accused of insulting campaigners for a Covid inquiry

Campaigners say that the First Minister "lied in the Senedd" when he claimed they had moved on from asking for a Wales only inquiry

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

Autistic boy left suicidal and had no school for two years after being expelled

"He was suicidal and would not leave his room. He did not want to live. He felt there was no purpose to his life. It was awful, so traumatic"

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

WRU chief's salary and 2024 plan for Principality Stadium roof walk emerge in latest accounts

The Welsh Rugby Union accounts have been published

Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022

The WRU on strong revenues, its new hotel and plans for a stunning stadium roof walk attraction

The WRU has seen revenues rise to £94.4m with nearly £63m invested back into the game

Birmingham Post · Oct 4, 2022

Welsh council first to consult on quadrupling council tax for second home owners

Gwynedd Council is looking at using new powers to massively hike council tax on second homes

Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022

Where you can buy lateral flow tests and how much they cost as Covid cases start rising again

They're available for purchase from many pharmacies and supermarkets - and some people are eligible for free tests delivered to their home

Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022