Five things we know about next week's school strikes in Wales Many schools are likely to close in Wales Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
'Wales can afford better pay for NHS staff' Plaid lays out its five-point plan for Welsh health services "We do not accept that the Welsh Government have no scope," said Plaid health spokesperson Rhun ap Iorwerth Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Mark Drakeford demands WRU publicly acknowledge scale of issues raised in devastating programme The First Minister of Wales was asked for his response to accusations about the WRU's culture Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Welsh Government in push to develop export markets From April, the Welsh Government will lead seven new trade missions to five countries across three continents Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2023
The 100 people changing the face of Wales The outgoing future generations commissioner, Sophie Howe, has put together a list of 100 making a positive difference to Wales Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Major changes to black bin collections announced for Rhondda Cynon Taf The proposals will also include a maximum number of black bags per household Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
The Welsh firm that takes apart decommissioned planes with global growth on its radar Ecube is an aircraft disassembly company headquartered in the Vale of Glamorgan but with sites in the US and Spain Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2023
WRU urged to make immediate changes amid calls for Steve Phillips to be ousted The Welsh Rugby Union has come in for severe criticism for its handling of a number of accusations around culture Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
We tested the wastewater from planes to detect COVID among travellers – here's what we found Small traces of many pathogens, such as viruses we may be infected with, are excreted when we go to the toilet. Ultimately, these agents find their way to municipal wastewater treatment plants where sewage samples can be taken and the levels of these pathogens measured. The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023
Today's rugby news as Welsh Government makes statement on 'deeply concerning' WRU allegations The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Welsh Government reveals how much it has spent on hotels to house refugees from Ukraine More than £5 million was paid to the Urdd to house Ukrainian refugees in temporary accommodation and a further £5.4m on hotels Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023
Welsh politicians call for four-day working week pilot in Wales Campaigners say the 9-5, five-day working week is outdated, no longer fit for purpose and causing burnout Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023
Midwives announce dates for strike action in Wales The Royal College of Midwives announced on Monday that strike action would take place from 8am to 4pm on Tuesday, February 7, with action short of a strike taking place in the following week Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023
Midwives in Wales to stage eight-hour strike They will also claim all overtime for a week. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023 Major changes to Swansea prom will start within weeks with builders on site The project is expected to take around 18 months to complete
Wales Online · Jan 22, 2023 Some schools in Wales set to close on teacher strike days Jeremy Miles warned of school closures when teachers are due to walk out in February and March
Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023 'Cardiff Airport probably won't exist in five years', claims former owner Sir Stanley Thomas The successful Welsh businessman claimed the Welsh Government's determination to keep the facility afloat was 'throwing good money after bad money', but the Welsh Government said it had a 'recovery package' in place for the facility
Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023 UK Government minister defends giving Wales £50m for a train station but not £5bn as a share of HS2 UK government transport minister Mark Harper said the Levelling Up system showed a 'really good collaborative approach' but Cardiff council's leader bemoaned having to go 'cap in hand'
Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023 Teachers explain why they've taken 'tough' decision to strike as Welsh schools in 'crisis' Government underfunding of schools and pay has caused an education crisis which has impacted children's learning, striking members of the NEU teaching union claim
Birmingham Post · Jan 20, 2023 Levelling Up funding has been a big let down The latest 11 projects announced for Wales will do nothing to address the biggest economic challenging of boosting productivity
Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023 Teachers in Wales offered one-off payment as strikes and school closures loom Unions met with the education minister ahead of four days of strike action
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Project helping women in prison stay in contact with children gets funding boost Women inmates from Wales have to serve out their sentences in England.
Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023 The number of urgent life-threatening 999 calls that take too long to reach rises dramatically Most people are not being reached quickly by the emergency services in their time of need
Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023 Over 1,000 ambulance workers in Wales strike today The first day of their two 24-hour strike will take place on Thursday, January 19, and then their second day will be on Monday, January 23.
Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023 New railway line, cycle routes and historic buildings share £208 million in UK Government Levelling Up funds A total of 11 projects are receiving funds, but the Welsh Government has said Wales is still £1.1bn short of what it used to receive from the EU