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    Health and education protected in Welsh Government’s £27bn Draft Budget

    Rhys GregoryBy Rhys GregoryNovember 3, 2025Updated:November 3, 2025No Comments
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    Further details of the Welsh Government’s £27bn Draft Budget showing increases in funding for all key departments were set out today.

    Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said the departmental spending plans show the government’s commitment to protecting vital public services, while maintaining stability ahead of the Senedd election.

    Stage 2 of the Draft Budget 2026 – 27 sets out more than £800m of additional funding compared to last year’s budget, with protected funding for health, education and other essential services.

    Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said:

    “These spending plans show how we’re protecting the services people rely on most. Every key department will see increased funding, providing the stability our public services need.

    “We remain open to working with other parties in the Senedd to build an even more ambitious budget. My door remains open to those who share our commitment to passing a Welsh Budget that works for everyone.”

    The Draft Budget is being published in two stages. Stage one on 14 October outlined the high-level department allocations. Stage two features more detailed departmental spending plans will be published on 3 November.

    The draft local government settlement will be published later in November.

    The Final Budget will be published on 20 January 2026, with the Senedd vote scheduled for 27 January.

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