Wales is set to go the same way as England despite Mark Drakeford's previous concerns at the UK Government's decision to replace PCR tests.

Welsh Government changes rules for international travel testing

Ahead of COP26, the First Minister told ITV News that "every single one of us has a part to play" in helping to tackle climate change.

FM: Wales can only succeed tackling climate change with help from UK government

Members of the Royal College of Nurses will be asked whether they wish to take industrial action over the Welsh Government's 3% pay rise

Nurses could strike over Wales' 'real term cut' pay rise

MPs voted to close a loophole that prevented a possible by-election being triggered when Delyn MP Rob Roberts was suspended over sexual misconduct claims.

MPs close loophole which stopped Rob Roberts facing by-election

An edition of the Southend Echo tucked into one of the floral tributes left outside the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, where Conservative MP Sir David Amess was killed on Friday. Picture date: Tuesday October 19, 2021.


Mark Drakeford was joined by political opponents in the Senedd in paying tribute to Sir David Amess by vowing to "carry on" working towards a healthy democracy.

'We carry on': First Minister leads tributes to Sir David Amess in Senedd

Richard Walker says the UK government needs to help retailers make it affordable for their customers to choose greener alternatives. 

More action needed to help retailers go green says boss of Iceland

Rhondda MP Chris Bryant received death threats after calling for kindness following the killing fellow colleague MP Sir David Amess.

Arrest made after MP receives death threats following Sir David Amess killing

Welsh MPs held their usual advice surgeries on Saturday, albeit with extra security.

'You do think, am I next?' Welsh MPs share fears after David Amess killing

The Queen praised the efforts of the people of Wales on a visit to the Senedd where she officially opened the Welsh Parliament.

Welsh key workers 'owed debt of gratitude' for work during pandemic, Queen says

First Minister Mark Drakeford sent "thoughts and prayers" to Sir David and his family after he was stabbed several times while holding a constituency surgery 

FM joins Welsh politicians paying tribute to MP Sir David Amess who has died

It will be the seventh Royal ceremony that the Queen has led over the last 22 years.

Queen to open the Senedd without Prince Philip for the first time

The health minister has rejected a finding in a report published by MPs on the UK’s coronavirus planning that “groupthink” led to a slow reaction from Wales.

UK Covid report: Did groupthink contribute to Wales deaths?

Bar 236 in Prestatyn has said despite losing money, it would be safer and less hassle to close their doors early instead of implementing the new laws.

Nightclubs decide to close early as Covid pass requirement comes into force

Mark Drakeford said those who falsify a coronavirus test result or vaccination status in Wales will be committing a criminal offence.

First Minister admits Covid pass system in Wales is 'vulnerable to abuse'

Many drivers have made the switch from coach to HGV drivers as salaries increase due to high demand. Covid and Brexit have led to the shortages.

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