We remember.
At 11am today, Wales will fall silent in remembrance.
This #ArmisticeDay, we honour the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces personnel and veterans, remembering all those who lost their lives in conflict.
Wales remembers. Mae Cymru’n cofio.
Today, on #RemembranceSunday, we honour the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces personnel and veterans, and remember all those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Image: People's Collection Wales / Ceredigion Archives
Our Supplementary Budget has just been approved by the Senedd.
That means more funding to help cut NHS waiting times, expand childcare, extend free school meals and support children with additional learning needs.
Investing in what matters most to people across Wales.
(8/8) "On Europe, I offered the Prime Minister my full support in pushing for a stronger relationship with the EU, urging him to go further and pursue rejoining the single market and customs union as a priority."
(1/8) At the National Economic Council, @PrifWeinidog made the case for greater fiscal flexibility, borrowing powers and the rail funding already promised by the UK Government.
(7/8) "..and I also raised the need for the Treasury to act with urgency to enable the Welsh Government to press ahead with our Cynnal weekly child payment pilot to support the poorest families.
“Now that the UK Government has responded positively to the Welsh Government’s calls to provide funding to make this possible, I am pleased to confirm that we will be making a £100 cost-of-living payment to all households in council tax bands A to D.”
We will be making a £100 cost-of-living payment to all households in council tax bands A to D.
Cabinet Minister for Finance Elin Jones: “We know that cost-of-living pressures are causing anxiety for far too many people."
Following today's UK Government budget announcement and its implications for Wales, Cabinet Minister for Finance Elin Jones said:
“This is a real-terms cut dressed up as a windfall. The UK Government will try to present today's budget as a win for Wales. It isn't."
“We will need to make tough choices, prioritise wisely, and drive further efficiency across the public sector, so that we can sustain investment in the areas that matter most to people in Wales."
Some big news from us in the cycling space!
A total of £4.5 million in funding across 54 projects to boost cycling tourism across Wales.
Find out more here 👇
https://t.co/4ONdFrdbY1