Welsh Government Criminal Justice System in disarray after years of chronic underfunding – Welsh Gov Chief Legal Adviser Chris Haines ICNN Senedd ReporterOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024 The criminal justice system is in disarray due to years of chronic underfunding, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser warned.…
Welsh Government Transport Secretary accused of disingenuity over Road Charging plans Chris Haines ICNN Senedd ReporterOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024 A petitioner accused Wales’ transport secretary of being disingenuous by suggesting the Welsh Government has no plans to bring in…
ArtsWelsh Government Arts Council under fire for use of C word on official website Chris Haines ICNN Senedd ReporterSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024 A Conservative Senedd member called out the Arts Council of Wales over the “offensive and disappointing” use of the C-word…
Welsh Government Better pay needed to resolve recruitment crisis in care EditorSeptember 30, 2024 The Welsh Liberal Democrats have proposed the creation of a new carers wage in Wales, to help resolve the current…
Welsh Government Mark Drakeford ‘optimistic’ about Welsh Gov’s draft budget EditorSeptember 27, 2024 Wales’ new finance secretary Mark Drakeford expressed optimism about the Welsh Government’s draft budget but warned public spending will not…
Transport for WalesWelsh Government Welsh Gov painting rosier picture of TfW despite bailouts and losses Chris Haines ICNN Senedd ReporterSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 The Conservatives’ shadow transport secretary accused the Welsh Government of painting a rosy picture of Transport for Wales that could…
environmentWelsh Government Welsh Government beats peatland targets a year early, saving more than 8,000 tonnes of carbon every year Isobel TierneySeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Welsh peatlands are on the road to recovery thanks to a Welsh Government-funded action programme smashing its targets ahead of…
Welsh Government Gender quota plans for Senedd scrapped Chris Haines ICNN Senedd ReporterSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Senedd members voted to scrap plans for gender quotas in Welsh Parliament elections despite concerns about “false hope” and taxpayers’…
Welsh Government Wales headed for ‘significant strain’ with a challenging winter looming Elkanah EvansSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 New health secretary Jeremy Miles set out plans to ensure Wales’ health service is prepared for the “significant strain” of…
EmploymentWelsh Government NTFW calls on First Minister to restore apprenticeship funding EditorSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024 The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) is calling on First Minister Eluned Morgan to restore the 14% funding cut…