THE COUNSEL general outlined plans to declutter and simplify Welsh law, with the aim of making legislation accessible at the touch of a button. Julie James,...
PLANS to restrict profit making in the care of looked-after children cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd amid concerns about unintended consequences. Senedd members voted...
WELSH publishers face an existential crisis following a decade of cuts, a committee heard. Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts...
HUGH CUTS to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee heard. Sharon Stone, co-director...
A SENEDD member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99. Douglas Bain, who is...
THE NUMBER of children recorded as having additional learning needs has almost halved under Welsh Government reforms due to “systematic underfunding”, a committee warned. Buffy Williams...
THE DUPUTY First Minister told the Senedd he is optimistic that revenue generated by UK-led reforms to water pollution regulations will stay in Wales. Huw Irranca-Davies,...
THE SENEDD narrowly rejected calls to temporarily halt the sale of council-owned farms amid concerns they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to financial constraints....
WALES’ economy secretary vowed to make speeding up planning decisions a top priority as part of a push towards clean energy. Rebecca Evans committed to a...
COUNCILS are facing an “unprecedented” £540m budget shortfall, with two local authorities concerned they are facing bankruptcy and more may follow, the Senedd heard. Peter Fox,...
SENEDD members from across the political divide reiterated calls for targets to tackle the scourge of child poverty after the Welsh Government published a “monitoring framework”....
THE WELSH Parliament is set to hold a “historic” debate and vote on assisted dying. Julie Morgan has tabled a motion calling on the Welsh Government to support...