Schools face ‘harrowing’ funding pressures that risk failing a generation of children
Senedd members warned schools face “harrowing” funding pressures that risk failing a generation of children and young people in Wales.…
Author: Chris Haines ICNN Senedd Reporter
Welsh Gov pours cold water on free public transport for young people
The Welsh Government poured cold water on calls for free public transport for young people. Ken Skates, Wales’ transport…
Severe delays to disability rights reform, equality watchdog warns
Disabled people feel “forgotten and left behind” due to severe delays to reforms aimed at advancing their rights in Wales,…
Trust in politics ‘perilously low’
Campaigners called for greater openness, warning trust in politics is perilously low following controversy surrounding donations to the former first…
Housing committee warns of 210% increase of ex-prisoners sleeping on streets in Wales
The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping…
Criminal Justice System in disarray after years of chronic underfunding – Welsh Gov Chief Legal Adviser
The criminal justice system is in disarray due to years of chronic underfunding, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser warned.…
Welsh opera talent pipeline ‘in jeopardy’
An internationally renowned opera director warned the proliferation of Welsh talent will inevitably die out if the Welsh National Opera…
Transport Secretary accused of disingenuity over Road Charging plans
A petitioner accused Wales’ transport secretary of being disingenuous by suggesting the Welsh Government has no plans to bring in…
Arts Council under fire for use of C word on official website
A Conservative Senedd member called out the Arts Council of Wales over the “offensive and disappointing” use of the C-word…
Welsh Gov painting rosier picture of TfW despite bailouts and losses
The Conservatives’ shadow transport secretary accused the Welsh Government of painting a rosy picture of Transport for Wales that could…