Senedd debates calls for right to adequate housing
The Senedd debated calls to enshrine a right to adequate housing into Welsh law. Siân Gwenllian warned Wales’ housing crisis is getting worse, with no signs of improvement, as she set out the case for a bill to incorporate…
Waiting times and cuts make Powys patients feel like second-class citizens
Patients in Powys feel like second-class citizens due to longer waiting times and cuts by the cash-strapped health board will only worsen the problem, Senedd members warned. James Evans, who was appointed the Conservatives’ shadow health secretary last month,…
Greyhound Racing Regulator Welcomes Clear Show of Support for Licensing in Wales
As regulator for the licensed greyhound racing sector, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has responded to the Welsh Government’s statement today, welcoming the opportunity for continued engagement and collaboration on ways to optimise the welfare of racing greyhounds….
COVID-19 still causing people to suffer, Senedd hears
As many as 100,000 people in Wales, including 4,500 children, could still be suffering from long Covid nearly five years after the pandemic struck, the Senedd heard. Hefin David warned Covid has not gone away, with many thousands of…
Funding available to support warm places across Carmarthenshire
Community groups and organisations across Carmarthenshire can apply for funding to support safe and warm places for residents to spend time in this winter. To be eligible for this funding, groups or organisations must: Be based in and/or serve and…
£1.7m to support families and individuals facing food poverty
Families and individuals across Wales struggling with the cost of food will receive vital support this winter through £1.7m of additional funding from the Welsh Government. This funding will provide help to those most in need and back community projects…
Minister for Children and Social Care opens new hub for Swansea Carers Centre
On Carers Rights day, the Minister for Children and Social Care officially opened a new hub that will help more unpaid carers claim their rights and access free support. For nearly 20 years, the Swansea Carers Centre has supported a…
Welsh Conservative Leader resigns after narrowly surviving vote of no confidence
Andrew RT Davies announced his intention to stand down as leader of the Conservatives in the Senedd after narrowly surviving a vote of no confidence. Mr Davies won the vote among the Tory group, 9-7, but offered his resignation…
FM to announce major investment summit for 2025
Later today, First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan will announce a major investment summit will take place in Wales in 2025. The FM will make the announcement when she addresses the CBI Wales Annual Dinner in Cardiff this evening [Thursday…
Financial Support for those affected by Storm Bert
Following Storm Bert, the Welsh Government have announced support for those affected by the storm: Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert. The Welsh Government will fund local authorities to provide…