First Minister Mark Drakeford says it is not what Wales was promised, but is better than no deal.
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PM hails post-Brexit free trade deal with EU
The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.
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UK 'good deal' is a 'thin deal' for Wales, says FM
First Minister Mark Drakeford says it is not what Wales was promised, but is better than no deal.
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Brexit deal: How did we get here?
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward", seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears.
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Sixty-three more deaths with Covid reported
There are also 2,161 new cases, with 133,263 positive tests since the start of the pandemic.
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Sharp rise in Covid infections in Wales
The latest swab survey of thousands of people estimates one in 60 people have Covid-19.
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People join in Christmas carol from doorsteps
Silent Night was chosen by the Church in Wales for people to sing together on Christmas Eve.
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PM hails post-Brexit free trade deal with EU
The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.
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UK 'good deal' is a 'thin deal' for Wales, says FM
First Minister Mark Drakeford says it is not what Wales was promised, but is better than no deal.
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Brexit deal: How did we get here?
A look back at the UK's negotiations to leave the European Union - from vote to deal.
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward", seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears.
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Sixty-three more deaths with Covid reported
There are also 2,161 new cases, with 133,263 positive tests since the start of the pandemic.
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Sharp rise in Covid infections in Wales
The latest swab survey of thousands of people estimates one in 60 people have Covid-19.
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People join in Christmas carol from doorsteps
Silent Night was chosen by the Church in Wales for people to sing together on Christmas Eve.
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UK 'good deal' is a 'thin deal' for Wales, says FM
First Minister Mark Drakeford says it is not what Wales was promised, but is better than no deal.
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Brexit deal: How did we get here?
A look back at the UK's negotiations to leave the European Union - from vote to deal.
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward", seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears.
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