New “robust, fair and transparent” regime of marine licensing fees
In consultation with industry and other partners, a Marine Licensing Fees Review has been undertaken for the first time since 2010 with the intention of developing an updated, suitable system for marine licensing fees and charges in Wales.
The new fees model introduces, for the first time, a tiered approach, with...Read More »
Wales leading in UK on neurological care measures
Launching the Annual Statement of Progress on Neurological Conditions, Vaughan Gething said:
“No other UK nation has attempted to measure patient experience and outcomes across both stroke and neurological conditions before.
“The aim is to have a Patient Recorded Experience Measure and a Patient Recorded Outcome Measure which can...Read More »
Year to go: First Welsh Taxes in 800 years to be introduced
The devolution of tax powers to Wales marks a significant milestone in devolution as Wales will become responsible for raising a proportion of its own revenue to spend on public services.
From 1 April 2018, Wales will have two new taxes – land transaction tax will replace stamp duty land...Read More »
The Great Repeal Bill: Welsh economy needs certainty, clarity and reassurance - Carwyn Jones
The final bill will set out one of the largest and most complex legislative projects in British history. However, the First Minister is demanding that the UK government must not lose sight of the needs of businesses, workers and potential investors in order to protect the Welsh economy.
The First Minister...Read More »
Kathryn Bishop confirmed as first chair of the Welsh Revenue Authority
In just over a year, Wales will raise taxes for the first time in 800 years when stamp duty land tax and landfill tax are devolved. Land transaction tax and landfill disposals tax will replace these two taxes in Wales from 1 April 2018.
The Tax Collection and Management (Wales)...Read More »