Welsh Lib Dems call for Labour to address fuel poverty
THE Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on Labour to do more to tackle fuel poverty in Wales following the release of annual fuel poverty estimates. The data released by the Welsh Government today shows that fuel poverty had risen in…
Social Justice Minister expresses Optimism after Basic Income Pilot Scheme Meeting
Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt has expressed optimism after the Basic Income Pilot Scheme meeting. The Minister said: “WE are investing in the lives of young people who need a helping handto achieve their potential,” Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt…
Extra 200 children to get a Flying Start
AN additional 200 children are set to benefit from an expansion of Swansea’s popular Flying Start programme which makes a positive difference to the life chances of families that need it the most. This will be the first phase of…
Changes to main residential rates and bands for Land Transaction Tax announced
ON 27 September 2022, the Welsh Government announced the main residential rates of Land Transaction Tax (LTT) will change on 10 October 2022. From today: the starting threshold for paying main residential rates of LTT will increase from £180,000 to…
£11 million Arfor 2 programme to boost economic prosperity in Welsh speaking communities
THE Welsh Government will invest £11 million over the next three years in Arfor 2, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething and Designated Member Cefin Campbell have announced today. Arfor 2 is a new programme to be delivered by local authority partners…
Application opens for latest round of funding to transform towns across Wales
THE Welsh Government is encouraging local authorities to apply for its latest round of Transforming Towns loan funding. The funding, worth £5m, can be used to revitalise town centres by bringing vacant buildings back to life. The scheme, which has already allocated more than £67m…
Julie Morgan launches a Charter for Unpaid Carers in Wales
JULIE Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services has launched the Charter for Unpaid Carers, which sets out the rights of unpaid carers under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act. The Minister said: “The charter has been co-produced with…
Homebuyers to benefit from new tax rules
PEOPLE buying homes in Wales for less than £225,000 will pay no tax, under new measures announced by the Finance Minister. The threshold for paying Land Transaction Tax is being increased from £180,000 and the change will come into force…
Historic first Welsh Agriculture Bill to support farmers into the future
THE FIRST ever Welsh Agriculture Bill has been laid before the Senedd today, paving the way for ambitious and transformational legislation to support farmers, sustainable food production, and to conserve and enhance the Welsh countryside, culture and language, Rural Affairs…
Free Welsh lessons now available for 18 to 25s and teaching staff
YOUNG people and education staff in Wales can now access free Welsh lessons as part of a Welsh Government initiative to increase the number of Welsh speakers. The commitment is part of the Co-Operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. 18 to 25 year…