Sex education for children under fire at Senedd
A resource for sex education for children has come under fire from the Shaodw Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Laura Anne Jones MS. Speaking at the Plenary of 14th March the Conservative MS raised concerns over a resource…
Concerns expressed over shortfall in funding for St Clears railway station
Concerns have been raised over a potential shortfall of funding for a new railway station at St Clears. During the Plenary of 14th March Sam Kurtz the MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire said: “I’m sure, Deputy Minister, you…
Ukrainian hosts see uplift in ‘thank you’ payments as Wales continues to prove itself as a Nation of Sanctuary
Almost one year since the Homes for Ukraine scheme opened, the Welsh Government has today (Thursday, March 16) announced how it will continue to support people fleeing the war and support those already in Wales to move into longer-term accommodation….
First Minister visits France to meet companies investing in Wales
The First Minister will visit Paris to meet energy and industrial companies investing in Wales, during a three day visit to France. Mark Drakeford will also host a reception to mark the start of Wales in France, a year-long celebration…
Chancellor’s Spring Budget fallen well short of providing support people need during cost-of-living crisis, says Finance Minister
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget has fallen well short of providing the support people need during the cost-of-living crisis, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said today. She said the Chancellor made a series of deliberate choices to prioritise “petrol and potholes” over…
Chancellor must use powers to help people through cost-of-living crisis says Finance Minister
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget [Wednesday 15 March], Wales’ Finance Minister has said the UK Government must maintain the £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee and take targeted, decisive action to ease the worsening financial challenges many people and businesses are…
‘We must make time to support young carers’ says Deputy Minister for Social Services
“It is essential that unpaid carers are supported to prioritise their own health and well-being alongside caring.” That’s the message from Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan ahead of Young Carers Action Day, and as the Welsh Government’s publishes…
An interview with Lois Arnold, Welsh Learner of the year 2004
Lois Arnold is originally from England. She was born in Surrey and raised in Stevenage in Yorkshire but now lives in Porth Tywyn/Burry Port. Lois won the Learner of the Year award at the Newport National Eisteddfod in 2004. She’s…
Provision for women suffering from endometriosis not good enough says Carmarthenshire MS
Cefin Campbell MS has questioned the Health Minister Eluned Morgan over provision for women suffering from endometriosis. At the Plenary of March 8th Cefin Campbell MS asked “How is the Welsh Government supporting women with endometriosis in Mid and West…
Bont’s ‘Tina Turner’ wins national award
Some time ago we did an interview with the wonderful Pauline Kaytanua Wood who doubles as a Tina Turner tribute act. Pauline will be no stranger to a lot of people across Wales as she has entertained so many of…