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Welsh Government announces almost £100m funding for childcare in Wales

The funding will go towards improving improve childcare and fund free part-time places, as well as additional Welsh language provision

Wales Online

Cardiff Council told to look again at banning cars from busy Castle Street

Cardiff council reopened Castle Street to traffic last year after it was pedestrianised during the pandemic. But it has now been told to look at it again

Wales Online

Welsh Government responds to Kwasi Kwarteng's stamp duty cut in England

Ministers will be looking at how the Welsh budget is affected by the Chancellor's plans

Wales Online

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Welsh Government should consider going lower than the Chancellor on the top rate of tax

Business Editor Sion Barry on Kwasi Kwarteng's gamble with his dash for growth mini-Budget

Birmingham Post

How the mini budget will affect you living in Wales

Kwasi Kwarteng's spending plans will put money back in most people's pockets - but particularly the wealthy

Wales Online

The parents worried about getting their children to school after they're denied free transport

One year seven pupil must make their own way to school, despite the council already paying for a taxi to pick up his older brother from their family home

Wales Online

Jacob Rees-Mogg suggests he won't fight Wales' fracking ban

This comes after First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford announced at the beginning of September that Wales would not be fracking for shale gas

Wales Online

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Global Centre for Rail Excellence signs R&D partnership with University of Birmingham

The partnership will see railway expertise from academia, government and industry contribute to the test centre in south Wales

Birmingham Post

The £1m action plan for Wales' creative industries

The Welsh Government have announced an action plan to encourage more talent to enter Wales' growing creative arts scene

Birmingham Post

Welsh traders welcome energy cap for businesses but say more needs to be done

The move will also apply to companies, charities, and public sector organisations including schools

Wales Online

Liz Truss hasn't contacted Mark Drakeford since becoming Prime Minister

It is a long-standing tradition that the new Prime Minister calls the leaders of the devolved nations on the first day of their premiership — and King Charles also reportedly managed it within 24 hours of the Queen's death

Wales Online

Why people are being put off a low-impact life in the countryside with minimal energy bills and much of the day spent outdoors

There are major rewards to setting up a One Planet Development but it's hard work for not much money and planning applications take 68 weeks on average to be determined, says report

Wales Online

New tourist tax proposed for Wales but no decision on who would pay or how much

The Welsh Government is asking people for the for their views on who should pay a levy, who would be charging and collecting the levy, how the levy could be best applied, and how revenues from the tax could be allocated

Wales Online

Vale of Glamorgan council leader says she won't introduce a tourism tax

The Welsh Government are proposing that local authorities should have the power to levy taxes on visitors

Wales Online

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'Every time he gets to his feet, he spends more money' Mark Drakeford clashes with Adam Price in the Senedd

Labour leader Mark Drakeford accused Plaid leader Adam Price of calling for spending plans he could not fund

Wales Online

There are 1,000 NHS staff off work in Wales at the moment due to Covid

'A huge amount of work is going on inside the health service to try and recover ground and to be able to deal with people whose operations are outstanding'

Wales Online

It was once one of Europe's biggest engine plants, but what has become of the Ford factory in Bridgend?

The site has attracted strong interest with Microsoft confirming it is looking to invest in more data centres in Wales

Wales Online

Welsh Government considering adding another inset day to school calendar

The want the views from parents on whether they support this idea

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The Independent UK

Wales tourist tax plans will hit communities and businesses, say critics

The Welsh Government says money raised from the levy would go towards improving local areas and supporting tourism.

Birmingham Post

What is happening to the former Ford engine plant in Bridgend?

It has attracted strong interest from developers and owner occupiers as Microsoft confirms it is looking to invest further in data centres in Wales

Wales Online

'The real, imperfect country we inhabit deserves our attention - not the romantic dream of a future independent state' | Martin Shipton

To mark the 25th anniversary of the referendum that delivered devolution to Wales, Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton assesses the role devolution has played in shaping Wales - and argues it needs our full attention rather than a romantic dream of independence

Birmingham Post

Plans for over 100 energy efficient homes in North Wales unveiled

The homes will have high-performance insulation which would save residents up to 80% in annual energy bills

Birmingham Post

How Wales can make a step change in renewable energy

Chair of Wind 2 Gerry Jewson outlines the steps needed to make Wales a world leader in renewable energy

Wales Online

There are nearly 5,000 people on Swansea Council's housing register and not enough homes and flats to go around

It is not a new challenge for councils but there is evidence that rising private sector rents are making people on housing benefit turn to their council for help, adding to the pressure

Liverpool Echo

You can own a Welsh mountain for the price of a house in Liverpool

Moel y Plâs in the Clwydian Range is currently up for grabs... for much cheaper than you'd think

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