Sports start-up is batting for success thanks to Business Wales
The Welsh Government has announced further support for its scheme to help unemployed people facing hidden barriers to start their own business. The extension to the Barriers to Start-up Grant will provide assistance to 250 more unemployed individuals. To date,…
Supporting local communities and businesses in Ceredigion
THE Cynnal y Cardi fund will re-open for a second round of applications on 01 February 2024. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting economic development and businesses throughout these challenging times, Ceredigion County Council are delivering the Cynnal…
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 on children and young people in Wales. Eluned Morgan told the committee she expects health boards to ring fence frontline…
Junior doctors pay ‘eroded continuously’ says Plaid Cymru spokesperson
AHEAD of the Junior Doctor strikes in Wales, scheduled to take place between 15-17th January 2024, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Health and Social Care, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS said: “Junior doctors have seen their pay eroded continuously and is nearly…
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 poverty, the Senedd heard. Jenny Rathbone led a debate on the equality committee’s report which critiqued the Welsh Government’s draft…
Welsh Lib Dems criticise Welsh Labour government over “lack of vision” with budget
Today (9th January 2024) in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal democrats have attacked the Welsh Labour government over their perceived lack of vision for Wales ahead of the drafting of the annual budget. The drafted budget for the 2024 financial…
Welsh Gov announces further support for scheme to help unemployed overcome barriers for start-up businesses
THE Welsh Government has announced further support for its scheme to help unemployed people facing hidden barriers to start their own business. The extension to the Barriers to Start-up Grant will provide assistance to 250 more unemployed individuals. To date,…
Plaid calls for urgent jobs plan for TATA Steel workers
“From Cardiff to Carmarthen, many people are impacted by the uncertainty surrounding Port Talbot steel works – and Welsh Government need to tell us what they plan to do” says Sioned Williams MS Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru Member of…
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. Mabon ap Gwynfor argued the current planning system has been created to favour developers, not communities. The Plaid Cymru politician,…
Fears rise over potential loss of free school transport in Rhondda
PARENTS in Rhondda Cynon Taf have raised their fears about the impact that losing free school transport could have. The council is considering a change to its free school transport policy which would increase the eligibility distance for primary pupils…