The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue and capital spending plans, including detailed portfolio spending plans.
Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language confirmed that the Final Budget provides £27.5bn for people, public services and businesses across Wales. This is £1.2bn more than in 2025-26 and £400m more than at the Draft Budget. The additional funding includes resources for local government, the NHS and other Welsh Government priorities.
There have been no changes announced to the Welsh rates of Income Tax (WRIT) which will continue to be set at 10p for 2026-27. This means that the rates of Income Tax paid by Welsh taxpayers will continue to be the same as those paid by English and Northern Irish taxpayers in the new tax year.
The Budget also confirms no changes to the current residential and non-residential rates and thresholds for Land Transaction Tax (LTT) for 2026-27. Some changes to the Multiple Dwelling Relief (MDR) regime for LTT will take effect and a new limited refund provision for the higher residential rates of LTT aimed at supporting more affordable homes.
In addition, Landfill Disposals Tax (LDT) rates will continue to mirror UK landfill tax rates in 2026-27.
