Autumn Statement 2016
The UK Government has set out its first set of spending plans since the decision to leave the European Union.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said Wales will receive an extra £400m to spend on capital projects.
£400 million extra "won't meet needs of Wales" says Finance Secretary
Finance Minister Mark Drakeford has told AMs that the Welsh Government will make the most of extra money from the Chancellor. But he added that £400 million over five years was not going to meet the needs of Wales.
Mr Drakeford said the money announced today wouldn't make upo to the 33% cut in the Welsh Government's capital budget since 2010. It's currently £1.5 billion a year.
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First Minister criticises Autumn Statement
The First Minister has criticised Wednesday's Autumn statement blaming what he calls "failed austerity".
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Finance Secretary to decide on funding priorities
Mark Drakeford says he'll decide soon which infrastructure projects will take priority for funding, as Wales reacts to the Autumn Statement.
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Wales to benefit from £400m boost to capital budgets
The Welsh Government’s budget will increase by more than £400m, giving it even greater spending power.