Wales is in the news because of changes to its football squad, a business rates cut for pubs, hotels and gyms, and new rules allowing digital age checks in pubs. In football, Craig Bellamy has given Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford his first Wales call-up for the Nations League A campaign. Wilson also returns to the squad, while key defender Joe Rodon is absent.
On business, pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales are set to receive a 30% cut in business rates from April. The largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes. Separately, new rules introduced on Tuesday mean pubs in England and Wales will be able to accept digital ID apps as proof of age alongside physical documents. Together, these stories put Wales in the headlines across sport, business costs and changes affecting pub customers.
