National government

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

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been passed by Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been passed by Parliament

'Ridiculous' - Journal readers react to smoking ban plans for anyone born after 2008

It will be illegal for anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 to ever purchase tobacco products

It will be illegal for anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 to ever purchase tobacco products

Lifelong smoking ban for under-18s welcomed in Wales as bill clears Parliament

Smoking will be banned for anyone born after 2008.

Smoking will be banned for anyone born after 2008.

National government

Smoking to be banned in the UK for anyone born after 2008 as landmark bill cleared

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back by HMRC

Tristan Roberts is arrested at his home in Prestatyn after murdering his mother, Angela Shellis

Tristan Roberts is arrested at his home in Prestatyn after murdering his mother, Angela Shellis

Angela Shellis murder

Safeguarding board asked to review circumstances of ‘tragic’ Prestatyn murder

Victoria and her husband James Seaton landed in Dubai and missiles went over their heads just hours later

Victoria and her husband James Seaton landed in Dubai and missiles went over their heads just hours later

'Terrified' family praise travel agent as they flee conflict-hit Dubai

She said the Home Office won't give her a passport - because she changed her name to Pudsey Bear for charity

She said the Home Office won't give her a passport - because she changed her name to Pudsey Bear for charity

National government

On This Day: Prestatyn mum denied passport after she changed name to Pudsey Bear

Ministers said around £12.6million has also been paid in penalties issued to 389 employers.

Ministers said around £12.6million has also been paid in penalties issued to 389 employers.

Denbighshire firm named for £7k minimum wage underpayment calls breach ‘oversight’

Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins

Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins

Becky Gittins MP outlines why she voted for government's jury trial reform bill

Linda Ann Dykes, who remains stranded in Thailand.

Linda Ann Dykes, who remains stranded in Thailand.

National government

Abergele woman stranded in 'manic' Thailand as US-Iran conflict closes airspace

Generic image of a paramedic.

Generic image of a paramedic.

Coroner writes to government following woman's death after 23-hour ambulance wait

Clwyd North MP Gill German with pupils at consultation on Online Safety.

Clwyd North MP Gill German with pupils at consultation on Online Safety.

Students from North Wales shaping government reform on online safety

North Wales man David Taylor and two others bailed over alleged spying for China

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

Woman's 'inhuman' death in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd corridor 'should haunt Welsh Government'

Neil Ackers from Prestatyn, chairman of the North Wales Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Neil Ackers from Prestatyn, chairman of the North Wales Prostate Cancer Support Group.

North Wales campaigner honoured for work raising prostate cancer awareness

New road safety measures are being proposed for the A494

New road safety measures are being proposed for the A494

New speed limits proposed for parts of A494

Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl.

Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl.

Welsh Government to make statement on future of Rhyl’s Royal Alex next week

On this day in 2023, the Welsh Government announced a £10m boost to childcare

On this day in 2023, the Welsh Government announced a £10m boost to childcare

Brooke Weston Trust

On this day: Welsh Government announces additional £10m for childcare

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners