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The Latest Breaking News from The Welsh Government

Welsh drivers set to be fined for exceeding blanket 20mph speeding limit

Hundreds of thousands have complained that the 20pmh blanket limit across Wales is ‘foolish’

The Independent UK

Drakeford triggers contest to replace him as Welsh First Minister

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “dedicated, principled, and impressive” Mark Drakeford after the Welsh…

The National (Scotland)

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Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

Under the proposals a week would be taken from the summer holidays and added to the one-week break in October.

The Independent UK

Wales plastic ban: New rules on single-use plastics explained

The Welsh Government has decided to reduce the flow of plastic pollution

Evening Standard

HS2 will benefit Wales even after northern leg is scrapped – minister

James Davies did not rise to calls for Wales to be given more devolved funding for rail following the decision to scrap HS2 to Manchester.

The Independent UK

20mph speed limits defended by Welsh First Minister

Mark Drakeford told the Senedd the Welsh Government’s priority was road safety and saving lives.

The Independent UK

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Murdered police officer’s father urges Government to back posthumous medals bid

The campaign calls for an Elizabeth Cross medal to be given posthumously in recognition of emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.

The Independent UK

First Minister defends 20mph rollout as speed limit petition hits record 175,000

Mark Drakeford said the decision had twice been approved by the Senedd.

The Independent UK

OPINION - Sadiq Khan wants 20mph limits? Well, this is how they’re affecting Wales now

Wales has taken a step towards Sadiq Khan’s London this week as the long-waited and highly controversial 20mph zones finally came into force on Sunday. With some exceptions, all areas which were once 30mph drop by a third to a maximum of 20mph — a policy seen by many as…

Evening Standard

Petition against 20mph speed limits hits Welsh record with 150,000 signatures

It beats the previous record of 67,000 set for a Senedd petition.

The Independent UK

60,000 people sign petition against 20mph speed limits in Wales

The Welsh Government says cutting the speed limit will protect lives and save the NHS in Wales £92 million a year.

The Independent UK

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

The Independent UK

Campaigners vow to continue fight to save home of ‘last Prince of Wales’

The site of Sycharth in Montgomeryshire was the birthplace of Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born holder of the title Prince of Wales

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Mordaunt: Absolutely insane to roll out 20mph on residential roads in Wales

The Welsh Government has said cutting the speed from 30mph to 20mph would protect lives and save the NHS in Wales £92 million.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government panned for bid to 'involve themselves in devolved areas' amid NHS row

THE UK Government has been told to back off from attempting to “involve themselves in devolved areas” after a row over NHS waiting times.

The Independent UK

Welsh Government hits back at minister’s claim over semiconductor sector

Paul Scully, who leads the government’s digital economy strategy, said he did not want to ‘recreate Taiwan in south Wales’.

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Government urged to take ‘bold steps’ on broadcasting powers

PLAID Cymru has urged the Welsh Government to take “bold steps” to enable devolution of powers over broadcasting...

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Evening Standard

Holidaymakers warned as concern over wild bird flu outbreak grows

Bird flu is believed to be ripping through colonies on the west and north coasts of Wales as reports of dead birds on beaches increase

The Independent UK

‘Anger’ over Welsh Government’s rejection of care system reform proposals

Only four out of 27 recommendations by an inquiry into the care system were accepted and almost all of the most radical proposals were rejected.

Wales Online

Caerphilly council will use its reserves to feed vulnerable children over summer - and MS wants other councils to do the same

'Other councils should be encouraged to do the same'

Wales Online

Huge £27m written off by 'embarrassing' Welsh Government flagship investment fund

The Wales Life Sciences Investment Fund pumped £50m into fledgling businesses, some of which failed to deliver on their promise

Birmingham Post

Welsh Government life sciences investment fund closing after £27m in write-offs

The Wales Life Sciences Investment Fund was launched in 2013 and invested £50m in new firms.

Birmingham Post

Brand and transport hit Wales' efforts to attract overseas visitors

The Welsh Affairs Committee has published a report on ‘Wales as a global tourist destination’

Wales Online

People responsible for schools send a devastating warning to the Welsh Government about 'inadequate funding'

Governors say that the situation facing schools in Wales is bleak with children in larger classes and fewer teachers

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