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 Senedd heard. Luke Fletcher said the proposed cuts to apprenticeships are the biggest since devolution began, warning that it risks…
Welsh Lib Dems says status quo fails to serve Wales’s best interests
The Welsh Lib Dems have issued the following statement in relation to the findings of the cross-party commission. Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Jane Dodds MS said: “The Commission is right in its findings that the status quo isn’t…
Major road works and lane closures set to begin on A55 and Warren Interchange
The Welsh Government has issued the following advise to motorists intending to travel on the A55 road: Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel as major road works and lane closures are set to begin on the A55…
Macmillan Cancer Support comments on latest figures of cancer waiting times in Wales
MACMILLAN has issued the following comments in response to the latest figures of cancer waiting times in Wales: “Once again performance on cancer treatment waiting times in Wales continues to worsen and fall woefully short of where people with cancer…
Pembrokeshire school children invited to make pancakes at county showground ahead of Pancake Day
SCHOOL children from across Pembrokeshire are invited to make pancakes ahead of Pancake Day next month by Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society on the County Showground to learn how the ingredients are produced locally. During the event, which will be suitable for…
Welsh Lib Dems call for more green job apprenticeships
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for more green job apprenticeships. Commenting, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS said: “We here in Wales are blessed with a wealth of resources when…
Welsh Lib Dems raise concerns over escalating school deficit dilemma
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have raised concerns over the escalating school deficit dilemma. As of November, last year, 26 schools in Powys were running at a deficit. Whilst across Wales the total financial deficit totalled…
Palestine demonstration will stage ‘Mock Funeral’ in Haverfordwest
PRO-Palestine demonstration will stage a ‘Mock Funeral’ in Haverfordwest this Saturday at 2pm on Castle Square. Protestors said that Stephen Crabb MP is “feeling the heat” as local pressure mounts for him to withdraw his support for Israel’s genocidal war…
Health Minister responds to latest NHS performance data
THE Health Minister for Wales Eluned Morgan has issued the following statement on the latest NHS performance data: Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated staff the NHS in Wales has coped relatively well under difficult circumstances so far…
Cross-party report claims current devolution settlement “not sustainable” and independence is viable
A MAJOR cross-party report into Wales’ constitutional future has concluded that the status quo and the current devolution settlement is “not sustainable” and that independence is a viable option. The final report of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional…