Today, further details of the Welsh Government's £27 billion Draft Budget showing increases in funding for all key departments were set out.
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 to 2027 sets out more than £800 million of additional funding compared to last year's budget, with protected funding for health, education and other essential services.
The Draft Budget is being published in two stages. Stage one on 14 October 2025 outlined the high-level department allocations. Stage two features more detailed departmental spending plans will be published on 3 November 2025.
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 2026.
For further information please select the following link: Detailed spending plans show Welsh Government's commitment to key services | GOV.WALES.