18 new sites given National Forest for Wales status
On Friday (16 November), the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, announced a further 18 sites have been given National Forest for Wales status through the latest Status Scheme round. The National Forest…
Secretary for Health Jeremy Miles announces £50m to cut longest NHS waiting times in Wales
At the Labour Conference on Sunday (17 November), Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles announced that a further £50m would be allocated to tackle the reduction of NHS waiting times in Wales. The Health Secretary said: “On 24…
Rate of domestic violence in Wales ‘a national emergency’
Domestic violence against women and girls is the scourge of Wales and a national emergency, Senedd Members warned. Mabon ap Gwynfor said Welsh police reported more than 45,000 cases of domestic abuse in 2022/23 and almost 10,000 sexual offences…
The Indigenous Leaders from Peruvian Amazon using Welsh Government funding to move to renewable energy
Members from a Peruvian Amazon nation visited Wales this week to discuss the Wampís’ vital work to protect the Amazon rainforest and how Welsh Government funding is helping to support them move to renewable energy. Organised by Size of Wales…
Eluned Morgan reflects on 100 days as First Minister
Eluned Morgan has today (Thursday 14th November 2024) reflected on her first 100 days as First Minister of Wales. The First Minister said: “When I became First Minister, I promised to champion the voices that have too often been sidelined, to…
Calls raised for overhaul of ‘unsustainable’ GP funding model
Senedd members added their voices to a chorus of calls for fair funding for GPs after more than 21,000 people across Wales signed a petition. Carolyn Thomas led a debate on the petition submitted by the British Medical Association (BMA) as…
Welsh Conservatives Leader reprimanded for ‘false’ social media posts
The leader of the Conservative opposition was given a slap on the wrists after a committee found his “false” social media posts brought the Senedd into disrepute. Andrew RT Davies was formally reprimanded by fellow Senedd members following an…
Public meeting to discuss proposed cuts to Heart of Wales Line
A public meeting will be held this week to discuss proposed cuts to the Heart of Wales Line. The meeting, which will be hosted by the Powys Liberal Democrats, will take place at the Community centre in Knighton from 7:30…
Welsh Government says ‘Roads are safer’ compared to last year’s RTC figures
The latest police recorded road collision stats from April – June 2024 show that both collisions (24%) and casualties (24%) on 20mph and 30mph roads (combined) have fallen by almost a quarter compared to the same period of 2023 –…
Older people in Wales ‘left out in the cold’ after UK Budget announced
Following the UK’s new Budget, Age Cymru have expressed their disappointment in the Chancellor and the consequences the new Budget will have on older people in Wales. A spokseperson for Age Cymru said: “Older people in Wales have been left…