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Five things to watch out for in the Budget for Wales

What could Rachel Reeves' first Budget mean for Wales? Here are five things to watch.

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Highlights: Slovakia 2-1 Wales

Watch highlights as Wales lose in their Euro 2025 play-off semi-final first leg against Slovakia.

Why are Bellamy's Wales tailing off in games?

Wales have struggled to close out matches in the early stages of Craig Bellamy's tenure as head coach.

Wales 1-0 Montenegro: Nations League – as it happened

Harry Wilson’s first-half penalty was enough as, for the most part, Craig Bellamy’s improving side kept control in Cardiff. Here we go, then; Montenegro kick off. The home fans in full voice.. ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Wales scrum-half Davies retires from internationals

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announces his retirement from the international stage at the age of 34.

Lego architect recreates iconic buildings from across Wales

From Penarth Pier, to Wrexham's Racecourse Ground, a Lego artist delights fans with his creations.

Uncapped Thomas and Murray in Wales autumn squad

Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray are named by Wales for the autumn series along with Rhodri Williams, 10 years after his last cap.

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Craig Bellamy’s enthusiasm offers hope of bright future for Wales

New manager stresses the importance of players enjoying representing their country more than he did himself. It is Sunday afternoon in the Cowbridge Suite of the Vale Resort on the outskirts of ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

‘It’s been an incredible ride’: Wales and Lions centre Jonathan Davies retires

Davies won 96 caps and two grand slams for Wales Centre played six Tests for British and Irish Lions The former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies has announced ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Wilson edges Wales to victory over Montenegro to extend Bellamy run

Four games, five goals, two wins, two draws, two clean sheets. Craig Bellamy’s Wales vision is anything but painting by numbers but the hard facts offer plenty of promise. Harry Wilson’s third goal ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Cocaine-related fatalities surge as England and Wales report record drug deaths

Campaigners say falling prices and social acceptability have driven higher use

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Passenger who died in mid Wales train crash named

The passenger who died is named locally, and one train driver was "quite badly injured".

Crime up 10% over past year in England and Wales, ONS says

The latest figures show offences including robbery and violence returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to progress

As Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales prepare for their Euro 2025 play-off ties, BBC Sport looks at their qualification paths.

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up Euro 2025 qualifying playoff final

Wales edge past Slovakia after extra-time winner Northern Ireland and Scotland also into playoff finals The Republic of Ireland and Wales will meet over two legs in the playoff finals for ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Reeves’s invidious choices in the Budget

As the FT’s chancellor game shows, the new ‘golden rule’ is her binding constraint. Meeting it could bolster fiscal credibility

World - Financial Times - October 16

What time is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.

Three tests for Britain’s Budget

Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act

The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

France grapples with its budget mess

The political class needs to relearn the value of fiscal discipline

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Euro 2025 playoffs: Wales suffer Slovakia setback, Scotland gain edge on Hungary

Wales beaten 2-1 in away leg of semi-final playoff Martha Thomas earns Scotland 1-0 win in Budapest Wales’s hopes of reaching Euro 2025 were dented by a 2-1 playoff semi-final first-leg defeat ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago