A former counter-extremism chief warned the growing threat of online disinformation and misinformation creates a “permissive environment” for extremism to flourish in the UK.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
RCT Council hit with £13m bill for storm damage
Andrew Morgan gave evidence to a Senedd inquiry into the response to storms Bert and Darragh, which wreaked havoc across Wales at the end of 2024.
Uncertain future for Welsh infrastructure commission
A commission set up to advise on Wales’ infrastructure needs over the next 80 years does not know its own future beyond 2026, a committee heard.
End the “undignified and disrespectful” hospital corridor care, Senedd Members demand
Senedd Members urged the Welsh Government to put an end to the “undignified and disrespectful” practice of corridor care in Welsh hospitals.
Women’s Euro 2025 legacy fund ‘shortchanged by £800k’
Senedd Members criticised plans to spend £800,000 less on securing a legacy from Wales’ historic appearance at the Women’s Euros compared with the men’s World Cup.
Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled
A Senedd committee unveiled plans to address deliberate deception by politicians but stopped short of recommending the creation of a new criminal or civil offence.
Welsh Government ministers urged to condemn Trump’s Gaza plan
Plaid Cymru has called for the Welsh and UK Governments to condemn US president Donald Trump’s proposals to depopulate Gaza.
Welsh schools ‘facing £500m repairs backlog’
Schools in Wales face a total maintenance bill of more than £500m, with a £93m backlog of urgent works, a Senedd Member revealed.
Greyhound racing set to be banned as Welsh Government plans confirmed
Huw Irranca-Davies, the Deputy First Minister, told the Senedd that a ban will come into force as soon as practicably possible.
Doctor sounds alarm about scurvy cases among children
“This is something out of books from pirate stories long, long ago. We have seen children in Wales with vitamin C deficiency, it’s tragic.”