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News imageA composite image showing Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth (left) and Prime Minister Andy Burnham (right). Ap Iorwerth is wearing a blue suit, light blue shirt and burgundy tie and is seated indoors, facing the camera in Welsh government headquarters in Cardiff. Burnham is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and pale blue tie and is pictured outside the door to 10 Downing Street.

First minister urges Andy Burnham to give Wales more powers in first call

Rhun ap Iorwerth presses the new prime minister to "turn his commitment to devolution into action".

3 hrs ago
Wales
News imageStephen Kinnock on the left is wearing a dark suit, light blue tie and is smiling. On the right is Lord Neil Kinnock, his arm around his son and smiling. He is wearing a green and blue tie and a dark winter coat

Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary

Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.

2 hrs ago
Wales

FM defends voting with Reform despite criticising Labour for doing same

First minister defends voting with Reform hours after criticising Labour for doing the same in a separate vote.

2 days ago
Wales

Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget

The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development.

1 day ago
Wales
News imageKanishka Narayan looks pensive with his hands folded together and a microphone positioned by his chin as he sits on stage at London Tech Week. The conference's logo is displayed on a backdrop behind him.

AI minister role for Cardiff MP but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up

Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.

5 hrs ago
Technology
News imageA man with short fair haired wears a black suit and blue shirt. He stands in front of a blue screen.

Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary

Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

2 hrs ago
Northern Ireland Politics
News imageJames Evans at lectern with Reform UK banner across the front at a rally speaking into microphone wearing black suit and white shirt and light blue tie. He has short dark hair.

Reform MS says he won't stand for election again over threat of attacks

A senior Reform MS plans to stand down at the next election because of the threat of attacks.

24 hrs ago
Wales
News imageHead and shoulder shot of Cai Parry-Jones. He is wearing a Reform rosette

Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family

Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.

News imageJulie is standing in Cardiff city centre, wearing a white t-shirt, with her glasses on her head, looking at the camera. She has short brown hair, and has a gold chain necklace and gold hoop earrings.

Fears staff car parking charges could 'cripple' Cardiff businesses

Larger firms could have to pay the council £750 per staff parking space, under plans due to be consulted on.

News imageA medium close-up picture of Andy Burnham wearing a dark navy blazer over a white open-collar shirt, with no tie. He has short dark hair with grey at the sides and is wearing dark-framed rectangular glasses.

What could Andy Burnham's premiership mean for Wales?

A plan to devolve powers to councils could put him on collision course with the Welsh government.

News imageThe outside of a large grey stone building with a dome and pillars at the front, with steps leading up to it. In front are statues and large flower beds full of multicoloured tulips.

Cardiff museum surviving each week is a miracle due to repairs needed, boss says

Jane Richardson says a prolonged closure of National Museum Cardiff for repairs is a realistic option.

News imageRhun ap Iorwerth being interviewed outside the front of the Senedd building. He is wearing a dark business suit, a white shirt and a light purple tie.

Plaid first minister promises cooperation after bruising budget defeat

Rhun ap Iorwerth pledges greater cooperation after Labour and Reform sink government spending plans.


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