Rhun ap Iorwerth3 days agoCost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first ministerRhun ap Iorwerth says "deeper" action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor's moves.3 days ago3 days agoWales is a low-pay hotspot, first minister tells unionsRhun ap Iorwerth is already facing demands for better pay from some unions, particularly in the NHS.3 days ago4 days agoWelsh first minister doesn't give start date for free childcare expansionRhun ap Iorwerth plans to roll out childcare for nine-month olds but he declined to give a start date.4 days ago5 days agoFree school meals expanded to secondary pupils from universal credit homesThe new policy removes a previous income threshold of £7,400 per year that limited eligibility.5 days ago5 days agoWelsh first minister confirms he raised independence with StarmerRhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.5 days ago7 days agoFrom protester to power - photos show new first minister's journeyImages of Rhun ap Iorwerth outside his government's HQ this week contrast with those from a 1991 protest.7 days ago15 May 2026First minister spent election result night at Premier Inn after forgetting his keysAfter declaring a "new dawn" for Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth spent the night at the budget hotel chain.15 May 202614 May 2026Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powersIt comes after a telephone call in which Sir Keir congratulated Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming first minister.14 May 202614 May 2026Skates compares Welsh Labour to Fellowship of the RingKen Skates compares Welsh Labour to the Lord of the Rings' Fellowship of the Ring in the Senedd.14 May 2026...