Row over £2bn reserves amid ‘skyrocketing’ council tax bills
The Conservatives called on councils to utilise “usable” reserves of more than £2bn, with taxpayers in Wales facing an average bill increase of 7.3% next year. Laura Anne Jones warned council tax has “skyrocketed”, rising by 200% or £1,400…
Senedd signs off on £26bn Welsh Gov budget
The Senedd signed off on the Welsh Government’s £26bn budget for the coming year after ministers struck a deal with the Liberal Democrats. Senedd members voted 29-28 in favour of the final budget, with Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds…
Welsh Parliament votes to end tax relief for private schools in Wales
The Welsh Parliament voted to scrap charitable business rates relief for private schools. From April, private schools in Wales will no longer be eligible for charitable relief but an exception will be introduced for independent special schools. Of…
Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter A Senedd committee unveiled plans to address deliberate deception by politicians but stopped short of recommending the creation of a new criminal or civil offence. The standards committee called for in-house rules for Senedd…
Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
An Apprenticeships Fair held at the Senedd in Cardiff on Wednesday has been declared a “fantastic” success by Welsh work-based learning providers. Members of the Senedd, apprenticeship providers, apprentices and employers joined forces to celebrate Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 at…
Prif Weinidog Llafur Yn Cyfaddef Gwario £1.5bn ar Restrau Aros Wedi Methu i Sicrhau Canlyniadau
Does gan Lywodraeth Lafur Cymru “ddim cynllun i ddilyn y Punnoedd”, meddai arweinydd Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth wrth iddo herio’r Prif Weinidog ynghylch a oedd hi’n cael “gwerth ei arian” ar wariant iechyd. Yn ystod Cwestiynau i’r Prif Weinidog…
Major housebuilder launches schools pilot for National Apprenticeship Week
A leading Welsh developer has launched its new pilot programme where apprentices teach the next generation of housebuilders. Apprentices at Persimmon Homes’ Training Academy in Llanilid, which is run in conjunction with Bridgend College, took pupils from nearby schools through…
Senedd members pay tribute to former Plaid Cymru Leader Dafydd Elis-Thomas
Senedd members from across the political spectrum paid tribute to Dafydd Elis-Thomas following the former Plaid Cymru leader’s death on Friday. Lord Elis-Thomas served as the first speaker of the then-National Assembly for Wales for 12 years from the…
Calls for urgent action following sentencing over Ammanford school stabbing
Senedd members called for urgent action to ensure safety in schools after a 14-year-old girl was found guilty of the attempted murder of two teachers and a pupil. Adam Price raised warnings from trade unions of a “behaviour crisis”…
First Minister backs Llanelli steel fabricator’s call for industry growth at Senedd event
Llanelli-based steel fabrication company, Shufflebottom Limited, took centre stage at a recent event in the Senedd, where industry leaders, apprentices, and policymakers gathered to celebrate the heritage and future of the Welsh steel sector. The event, hosted by the British…