Llanelli MP Welcomes News of War Memorial Investments
Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has welcomed news that the UK Labour Government will be investing an additional £2 million to protect and maintain war memorials across the country – ensuring that the service and sacrifice of our…
University cuts ‘affecting student mental health’
Students called for an overhaul to make Welsh universities more financially sustainable amid concerns about the uncertainty of sweeping cuts impacting on mental health. Deio Owen, president of the National Union of Students (NUS) Cymru, warned students’ mental health…
Trade Union warns at least one University in Wales could collapse due to cuts and funding shortfall
There is a real danger a university in Wales could collapse next year, a trade union warned. Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru’s higher education forum, told the Senedd’s education committee: “Without change, we will see universities collapsing or…
Welsh Rugby League ‘systematically underfunded’
The chairman of Wales Rugby League called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years. James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of Wales Rugby League in 2023, said a lack…
Bottleneck ‘breaker’ at notorious Carmarthenshire Road
Motorists using one of the busiest stretches of road in Carmarthenshire can look forward to less stressful journeys thanks to an improvement scheme which should be in place by the summer. Funded as part of a £110 million fund…
Wales set to receive highest ever investment in flood protection worth over £75million
Wales will see its highest ever investment in flood protection this year, with £77 million allocated to protect communities across the country. Announcing the Welsh Government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme for 2025-26, the Deputy First Minister told…
Plaid Cymru to force HS2 vote in Senedd
On Wednesday, March 12th, the Senedd will debate and vote on a Plaid Cymru motion calling on the Labour Government to support the redesignation of HS2 as an England-only project, and to write to the UK Government to demand the…
Age Cymru welcomes additional £30bn for social care
Age Cymru welcomes the additional £30bn in funding for social care, specifically aimed at addressing the critical issue of delayed hospital discharges and enhancing care and support in local communities. The Charity is calling for clear plans that show how…
Council to get £12.9m of ‘transition year’ funding after Shared Prosperity Fund ends next month
MILLIONS of pounds of funding which has helped a community transport project buy a new minibus and a company train nearly 200 people in hospitality in Carmarthenshire is continuing for another year, but at a lower level than currently. The…
Welsh Gov wins first vote on £26bn spending plans in absence of Welsh Conservative Leader
The Welsh Government won the first vote on its £26bn spending plans for next year in the absence of two Conservative Senedd members. The Senedd, which had been expected to reject the motion, voted 29-26 in favour of the…