Wales is not on course to meet a key 2030 biodiversity target amid concerns about dwindling funding and an overreliance on goodwill, a committee heard.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Water legislation ‘outsourced to Westminster’
The climate change secretary confirmed proposed UK water legislation will apply to Wales despite concerns about lawmaking being “outsourced” to Westminster.
Public sector pay rises won’t lead to cuts, says Drakeford
Wales’ new finance secretary insisted inflation-busting pay rises for teachers, doctors and nurses will not lead to a reduction in spending on public services.
Concerns over visitor centre closures as thousands sign petition
A Senedd committee has written to Natural Resources Wales after thousands of people and almost 100 organisations criticised plans to close three visitor centres.
Wales’ First Minister sets out priorities for her government
Wales’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan vowed to focus on the issues that matter most to people as she outlined the Welsh Government’s priorities.
Labour pledge to enshrine human rights into Welsh law delayed
Plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh law will no longer be brought forward by 2026 despite a manifesto commitment, a committee heard.
New First Minister announces cabinet reshuffle
Wales’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan has named her cabinet, with top jobs for two ministers whose resignations forced her predecessor to stand down.
Plans unveiled for new seat boundaries ahead of next Senedd election
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published initial proposals to redraw Wales’ political map, replacing the current 40 constituencies and five regions.
Record NHS Wales waiting lists worsen, with one in five waiting for treatment
Hospital waiting lists in Wales hit another record high, with nearly one in five people waiting for treatment, according to latest statistics.
Mark Drakeford returns to Welsh Government to become new health secretary
Eluned Morgan confirmed her predecessor, who stepped down in December, will take over her former ministerial role on an interim basis.