Welsh Government
Call to scrap VAT on sunscreen as skin cancer rates rise in Wales
Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams has urged the UK Government to rethink its refusal to remove VAT from sunscreen, warning…
Senedd Members set for £9,000 pay rise in two years as lowest‑paid staff face cuts
Members of the Senedd are set for another pay rise in April 2026 – taking their basic salaries to almost…
New NHS dental contract confirmed for Wales – but dentists warn of ‘superficial repairs’
The Welsh Government has confirmed sweeping reforms to NHS dentistry in Wales, promising improved access and fairness – but dentists…
Welsh Government defends curriculum rollout as opposition warns of ‘falling standards’
The Welsh Government has defended the rollout of its new Curriculum for Wales, saying it is raising standards in literacy…
Dentists urge Welsh Government to ‘listen’ as Senedd prepares to debate NHS dental reform
The Welsh Government is set to outline its response to a major consultation on NHS dentistry tomorrow, amid warnings from…
NHS waiting lists still high – but Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda avoid worst delays
Nearly one in four people in Wales are on an NHS waiting list, but Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda health…
Cattle movements into Wales halved after Bluetongue restrictions, warns Senedd Member
Cattle movements from England into Wales have dropped by almost 50% since new Bluetongue restrictions were introduced in July, prompting…
Scottish health leader brought in to scrutinise Swansea Bay maternity overhaul after damning reviews
A senior health chief from Scotland has been drafted in to keep watch over Swansea Bay University Health Board’s troubled…
Ministers weigh up fast‑track powers to rewrite Welsh tax laws
The Welsh Government is considering giving ministers new powers to fast‑track changes to devolved taxes — a move that could…
£481k upgrade for Withybush Hospital’s gamma camera to boost diagnostics
Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest is set to benefit from a £481,000 Welsh Government investment to upgrade its gamma camera…