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Senedd Row over Whether Wales Was Shortchanged by UK Spending Review

Mark Drakeford · Wales

Senedd Row over Whether Wales Was Shortchanged by UK Spending Review

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Plaid Cymru claims Wales has been left shortchanged by the UK Government's recent spending review.See the Story

Plans for Reform of Council Tax and Business Rates in Wales

Mark Drakeford · Wales

Plans for Reform of Council Tax and Business Rates in Wales

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The former first minister said the Welsh Government continues to explore the feasibility of LVT as used in countries such as Denmark and Singapore See the Story

Mark Drakeford Loses Temper with Plaid Cymru Leader over Funding

Mark Drakeford · Cardiff

Mark Drakeford Loses Temper with Plaid Cymru Leader over Funding

Coverage: 2 sources

Drakeford accuses Rhun ap Iorwerth of being "very bad at listening" as he is heckled.See the Story

West Wales School Embraces Welsh Medium Education Journey

Mark Drakeford visits Ysgol Henry Richard. Image: Welsh Government Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford visited a west Wales school, praising its progress toward Welsh-medium education. He observed Ysgol Henry Richard in Tregaron’s immersion programme that helps learners who are not from Welsh-speaking backgrounds to develop their language skills. He also met with teachers on their own language journeys, including Tom Trevarthen, Head of Engl…Mark Drakeford · Wales See the Story

Welsh Government to use £36m to bail out UK Government

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The changes to National Insurance have led to a huge bill for Welsh public servicesMark Drakeford · Wales See the Story

Group launches personal attack on Mark Drakeford as latest phase of UK Covid Inquiry draws to a close

Mark Drakeford picture by Ben Birchall / PA Wire. Martin Shipton A group representing those whose loved ones died in the pandemic has launched a bitter, personal attack on Mark Drakeford as the latest phase of the UK Inquiry came to a close. Module 7 related to the handling of the Test Trace and Isolate programme by the various administrations. Community testing The closing statement of the Welsh Government said it had ended community testing on…Mark Drakeford · Wales Read Article

Welsh Government Announces Extra Funding to Close Higher National Insurance Costs Gap

First Minister Mark Drakeford © Welsh Government (Crown Copyright), all rights reserved Welsh public services will get extra money to help meet higher National Insurance costs, as a result of the increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) announced in the UK Government’s Autumn Budget last year. Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised the rate from 13.8% to 15%, from 6 April this year. The level at which employers start paying NICs (th…Mark Drakeford · Wales See the Story

Mark Drakeford 'Doesn't Want to Lose Goodwill Towards the Welsh Language'

The Secretary of the Welsh Language in the Welsh Government has emphasized the need to "maintain good will" towards the Welsh language. Mark Drakeford spoke on the Urdd Dur a Môr Eisteddfod Field following the Welsh Government's response to the Welsh Communities Commission's first report.Mark Drakeford · Cardiff Read Article

Areas with High Numbers of Welsh Speakers to Receive Extra Support

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The government will provide targeted support to areas with higher concentrations of Welsh speakersMark Drakeford · Wales See the Story

Finance Minister invited to visit Gwent town amid concerns for high street

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A local councillor has invited Wales's finance minister to visit Blackwood amid concerns over the struggling high street.Mark Drakeford · Blackwood Read Article

A Great Opportunity for the Welsh Language Minister

Almost a year since the Welsh Communities Commission's report was published, Mark Drakeford, the Welsh Language Minister, is expected to respond to the recommendations on the Urdd Eisteddfod Field on Thursday (May 29). It will be an opportunity for him to show firm leadership and prove the Welsh Government's commitment to the continuity of communities where the Welsh language is still spoken by a large proportion of the population.Mark Drakeford · Cardiff Read Article

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