Finance Secretary launches plan to end prison sentences for non payment of council tax
Regulations will be brought forward in early 2019 to prevent any more people being jailed for council tax debt in Wales, pending the outcome of a 12-week consultation.
Unlike other forms of civil debt, courts have the power to send people to prison for up to 3 months for non-payment of...Read More »
Paddington passengers peruse Welsh food and drink
First Minister Carwyn Jones will call in to visit the eight Welsh food and drink companies who are showcasing their products at the station and offering passengers the opportunity to sample and buy a range of high quality Welsh produce.
Passengers will be able to savour the delights of products...Read More »
New £100m train depot to open in Taffs Well
The Welsh Government will invest nearly £100m in the new Transport for Wales depot which will house and service 36 of the new Metro vehicles operating on the Taff Vale lines.
The depot will also become the base for 400 train crew, 35 Metro vehicle maintenance staff and a South Wales...Read More »
Less reliance on hospitals & more care closer to home – Health Secretary outlines revolution in Wales’ health & social care
The proposals are set out in the Welsh Government’s long-term plan for the future of health and social care in Wales, A Healthier Wales, which focuses on providing more joined-up services, in community settings – removing many of the current frustrations expressed by those both using and working within the...Read More »
Don’t let Brexit chaos derail the Welsh economy
First Minister Carwyn Jones has today issued a stark warning that economic opportunities post-Brexit are being undermined by uncertainty and a chaotic approach to negotiations by the UK Government.
Statistics released today show Welsh exports continue to rise, with businesses exporting £16.4 billion worth of goods in the year...Read More »