First Minister quizzed on Caerphilly’s ‘under-threat’ Coffi Vista

THE first minister faced questions about the future of Caerphilly’s under-threat Coffi Vista following one of the biggest protests in…

Entry fees to museums under consideration as financial pressures mount

ENTRY fees could be introduced at all national museum sites in Wales due to “critical” financial pressures, a committee heard.…

Shortage of building inspectors causing major problems for local authorities

A SHORTAGE of building inspectors, an ageing workforce and building safety reforms are causing major problems for councils, a building…

Settling junior doctors’ strike in everyone’s best interest says Health Minister

SETTLING the junior doctors’ strike as soon as possible is in everyone’s best interests as the NHS grapples with extreme…

Nearly two-thirds of health care services in Wales go without inspection for five years

NEARLY two-thirds of health care services in Wales have not been inspected for five years, leading to concerns about patient…

Near 25% cut in apprenticeships could cost Welsh economy over £400m in the long term

A “devastating” near-25% cut in apprenticeship funding could cost the Welsh economy more than £400m over the long term, the…

Concerns raised over new statutory registration and licensing for tourism accommodation in Wales

CONCERNS have been raised about plans to introduce statutory registration and licensing for all tourism accommodation in Wales. Dawn Bowden,…

Ministers scrutinised on potential impact of stretched budgets on children and young people

By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter   The Senedd’s children’s committee scrutinised ministers about the potential impact of stretched budgets…

Government must overcome ‘aversion’ to setting targets on tackling child poverty

By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter   The Welsh Government must overcome an aversion to setting targets on tackling child…

Plaid Cymru leader says current planning system favours developers over communities

AN MS has called for an overhaul of Wales’ “falling” planning system to put people and communities at its heart.…

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