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 safety, the Senedd heard. Gareth Davies led a Conservative debate on the “dismal findings” of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ (HIW) 2022-23…
Plaid Cymru respond to latest announcement from TATA Steel UK
RESPONDING to the news that TATA plans to go ahead with potential 3,000 job losses in Wales, Plaid Cymru’s Economy Spokesperson, Luke Fletcher MS, who is also a Member of the Senedd for South Wales West, which covers Port Talbot,…
Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel to scrutinise police precept
THE policing precept for Dyfed Powys residents will be the topic for the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel’s meeting on Friday, 26 January 2024. Panel members will challenge and consider the precept intended by Dafydd Llewellyn, the Police and…
Vaughan Gething MS issues statement in response to TATA Steel UK announcement
THE Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething MS has issued the following statement on the latest announcement by TATA Steel UK: Today’s announcement by Tata Steel UK (TSUK) leaves thousands of workers and their families, in Tata Steel and across the wider…
Calls for rethink of “closed-list” system for Senedd elections that could trump voter’s choice
A COMMITTEE has called for a rethink of plans to introduce a “closed-list” system for Senedd elections amid concerns it could see voter choice trumped by political party influence. The Senedd’s reform bill committee has raised significant reservations about the…
Amber weather warning issued as Storm Isha hits UK this weekend
AN Amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office and is valid from 18:00 Sunday 21 January until 09:00 Monday 22 January, 2024. A Yellow weather warning has also been issued from 12:00 Sunday 21 January until…
Plaid Cymru calls for clarity on future of Trostre Plant in Llanelli
PLAID Cymru in Carmarthenshire is asking for an assurance from Tata about the future of the Trostre plant in Llanelli, which processes steel from Port Talbot to make packaging. Council officers have already been in discussions with local management for…
Senedd backs calls to address ‘climate anxiety’ among children
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The Senedd backed calls to address climate anxiety among children and young people who are “overwhelmed by anger and grief” about the state of the planet. Delyth Jewell outlined plans for a climate assurance…
Recruitment and retention crisis in care system debated at Senedd
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter A Conservative MS led a debate on structuring a social care system fit for 21st-century Wales amid concerns about a recruitment and retention crisis. Gareth Davies told the Senedd there is a predicted £646m…
Welsh Lib Dems accuse Tories of failing Port Talbot
Today (18th January 2024) the Welsh Liberal Democrats have criticised the UK Conservative Government for failing the steel industry in Wales. The criticism comes after it was announced that Tata Steel will be closing all their remaining blast furnaces in…