National government

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has issued five important reminders to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 ahead of the November 7 Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline.

£50,000 earners face major tax change this week HMRC explains what happens next

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

New Budget tax shake-up could see eBay collect VAT from sellers directly

New Budget tax shake-up could see eBay collect VAT from sellers directly

eBay users could face major tax change under reported John Healey Budget plans

Denbighshire's Schools Outreach Programme will expand beyond Rhyl and Prestatyn to reach more children and families across the county.

Denbighshire's Schools Outreach Programme will expand beyond Rhyl and Prestatyn to reach more children and families across the county.

National government

How Denbighshire projects will benefit from £500K Welsh Government funding

Wales to be part of grooming gangs inquiry as North Wales case sparks action calls

Letty drawing a tattoo.

Letty drawing a tattoo.

Abergele tattoo studio owner helped shape Wales’ ground-breaking new licensing system

'Leave no stone unturned' inquiry call after Rhyl grooming gang case sentencing

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership next year

Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership next year

National government

Avanti West Coast to be nationalised in major change for North Wales passengers

Welsh Government under fire as Denbighshire ALN requests rise 239 per cent

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Minister for the Cabinet Office Louise Haigh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, as Labour is reportedly considering a £15,570 personal allowance boost

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Minister for the Cabinet Office Louise Haigh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, as Labour is reportedly considering a £15,570 personal allowance boost

HMRC £15,570 personal allowance plan could give millions a £3,000 tax boost

North Wales Fire Service tackle wildfires across the region, including a large blaze on Halkyn Mountain. July 2026

North Wales Fire Service tackle wildfires across the region, including a large blaze on Halkyn Mountain. July 2026

Wildfires “a warning we must not ignore” says Wales' First Minister

National government

Reform Wales leader steps down citing ‘personal reasons’ after report to police

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as it has been revealed that mental health-related PIP claims are rising sharply and the number of people entitled to the disability benefit hit a record 4.09 million.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as it has been revealed that mental health-related PIP claims are rising sharply and the number of people entitled to the disability benefit hit a record 4.09 million.

DWP PIP claims hit record 4.09 million as anxiety, depression and ADHD cases rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension expected to rise by £488 a year – but millions face tax warning

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

New tax campaign launched to increase HMRC personal allowance for all pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching.

Thousands back bid to raise HMRC personal allowance to £18,000 as deadline looms

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions face DWP State Pension shake-up as triple lock branded ‘idiotic’

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Department for Work and Pensions

State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

The Home Office has paused plans to house asylum seekers at the former Gronant Institute - but Cllr Jo Gillmore says the community will continue its campaign to halt the scheme.

The Home Office has paused plans to house asylum seekers at the former Gronant Institute - but Cllr Jo Gillmore says the community will continue its campaign to halt the scheme.

Home Office says it is listening after Gronant asylum housing plan pause

Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins met with Home Office officials to raise residents’ concerns about plans to move migrants seeking asylum into Gronant Institute.

Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins met with Home Office officials to raise residents’ concerns about plans to move migrants seeking asylum into Gronant Institute.

National government

Update given on plans to house asylum seekers in village near Prestatyn

Becky Gittins MP is meeting with Home Office officials to highlight the concerns of Gronant residents over plans to use 13 vacant properties as asylum housing.

Becky Gittins MP is meeting with Home Office officials to highlight the concerns of Gronant residents over plans to use 13 vacant properties as asylum housing.

MP raises Gronant village asylum housing fears with Home Office

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

The former Gronant Institute is at the centre of a migrant housing row after nearby residents discovered 13 of the 15 homes on the site would be leased to Clear Springs Ready Homes to house migrants seeking asylum.

The former Gronant Institute is at the centre of a migrant housing row after nearby residents discovered 13 of the 15 homes on the site would be leased to Clear Springs Ready Homes to house migrants seeking asylum.

National government

Answers demanded over plans to house asylum seekers in village near Prestatyn

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

Carrie Harper MS, Marc Jones MS and Fire Brigades Union representative Terry Ledden discuss the growing threat of wildfires in North Wales

Carrie Harper MS, Marc Jones MS and Fire Brigades Union representative Terry Ledden discuss the growing threat of wildfires in North Wales

Calls for wildfire summit as union explains challenges tackling blazes

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25.

The £60,000 pension rule catching workers out – and many don't realise for years

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (second right) with Alan Milburn (right) and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden during a visit to Alstom Transport in Derby, to unveil a change to the education system with the launch of new technical educational routes.

Could your family get £4,500? Major Universal Credit change for parents of teenagers

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

DWP State Pension warning as parents urged to check for £8,377 HMRC payout

HMRC is reminding anyone earning more than £1,000 from a side hustle they may need to register for Self Assessment.

HMRC is reminding anyone earning more than £1,000 from a side hustle they may need to register for Self Assessment.

Thousands are unaware of HMRC's £1,000 rule – are you one of them?

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

Department for Work and Pensions

Born in the 1970s? New report says State Pension Age change could come 7 years early

Millions of workers will soon be able to compare their pension with the UK's best-performing schemes under sweeping Government reforms that could force poor providers to improve or close.

Millions of workers will soon be able to compare their pension with the UK's best-performing schemes under sweeping Government reforms that could force poor providers to improve or close.

Millions could get £29,000 boost as pension schemes face 'red card' crackdown

Carol Vorderman and Count Binface.

Carol Vorderman and Count Binface.

Welsh broadcaster Carol Vorderman backs Count Binface - and orders trio of T‑shirts

Urgent talks urged as Ruthin School closure sends shockwaves through local education

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

DWP State Pension Age warning as retirement age changes today - full list of dates

Clwyd MS Darren Millar

Clwyd MS Darren Millar

Clwyd MS urges Welsh Government to tackle dentistry 'crisis'

Gill German MP with Secretary of State Jo Stevens in Rhyl

Gill German MP with Secretary of State Jo Stevens in Rhyl

Families in Clwyd North to benefit from summer savings scheme

MP Liz Saville Roberts

MP Liz Saville Roberts

National government

North Wales MP calls for rethink on Coastguard pay during Westminster debate

National government

Clwyd North MP pays tribute to Sir Keir Starmer: 'I am incredibly sad'

Welsh Labour's Interim Leader Ken Skates has praised Keir Starmer's achievements as Prime Minister following his resignation announcement today.

Welsh Labour's Interim Leader Ken Skates has praised Keir Starmer's achievements as Prime Minister following his resignation announcement today.

British Government

Ken Skates leads tributes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down

Welfare base for Rhyl hospital build were approved after plans moved from seafront

Phil Spencer backs new rules to slash house sale delays cut number of failed deals

Planning and development

Concerns raised over scale of proposed Conwy & Denbighshire solar and battery scheme

Stantec UK Limited, acting on behalf of London-based Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage Ltd, has applied to Conwy County Council's planning department.

Stantec UK Limited, acting on behalf of London-based Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage Ltd, has applied to Conwy County Council's planning department.

Solar mega‑scheme spanning 180 hectares in Conwy and Denbighshire submitted

Martin Lewis is warning not to sit on expensive tariffs as energy bills surge again

Martin Lewis is warning not to sit on expensive tariffs as energy bills surge again

Energy Price Cap

Martin Lewis names the best way to dodge another massive energy bill hike

Leader of the Welsh Conservatives Darren Millar taking the Oath of Allegiance as a Member of the Senedd for Clwyd.

Leader of the Welsh Conservatives Darren Millar taking the Oath of Allegiance as a Member of the Senedd for Clwyd.

National government

Re-elected Clwyd MS Darren Millar thanks voters for their support

Former minister Carolyn Thomas speaks out after losing her seat at the 2026 Senedd election

Former minister Carolyn Thomas speaks out after losing her seat at the 2026 Senedd election

Senedd Election 2026

Carolyn Thomas speaks out after losing Senedd seat in Welsh Labour collapse

Gareth Lloyd Davies, Conservative candidate for Vale of Clwyd
Pic: Gareth Lloyd Davies (clear for use by all partners)

Gareth Lloyd Davies, Conservative candidate for Vale of Clwyd
Pic: Gareth Lloyd Davies (clear for use by all partners)

National government

Tory hopeful ‘gave his all’ as Reform stormed to victory in Clwyd Senedd seat race

Senedd Election 2026

First‑time voter Brooke from Rhyl shares her experience as Wales heads to the polls

Number of inmates let out of HMP Berwyn as part of early release scheme revealed

Nigel Farage at Funky Feet Records in Rhyl.

Nigel Farage at Funky Feet Records in Rhyl.

Nigel Farage visits Rhyl record shop for video mocking political rivals

Owner Bev Williams with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at Craft Beer Cave in Penrhyn Bay

Owner Bev Williams with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at Craft Beer Cave in Penrhyn Bay

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stops for a pint at North Wales bar and shop