Conservative MS Gareth Davies led a debate on the social care system in Wales amid concerns about a recruitment and retention crisis.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Nearly two-thirds of health care services in Wales have not been inspected for five years
Gareth Davies MS led a Conservative debate on the “dismal findings” of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ 2022-23 annual report.
Warning fired over cuts to apprenticeship funding
A “devastating” near-25% cut in apprenticeship funding could cost the Welsh economy more than £400m over the long term, the Senedd heard.
Entry fees could be reintroduced at all national museums in Wales
Dawn Bowden told the Senedd’s culture committee that ending free access to museums is under consideration as public bodies look to generate additional income.
Independence a viable option for Wales, according to Welsh Government commission
Independence is a viable option but Wales would face a significant challenge in raising enough tax to pay for services, a Welsh Government commission has concluded.
Building sector recruitment issues causing ‘major, major problems’ for councils across Wales
Peter Richards, who has been building control manager at Swansea Council for 23 years, described recruitment issues as dire across the 22 councils in Wales.
Offering junior doctors a pay rise of more than 5% ‘not possible’ – health minister
Eluned Morgan told the Senedd that the Welsh Government expected a significant impact from this week’s three-day junior doctor strike.
Welsh economy minister brands UK levelling-up funding an “incoherent mess”
Vaughan Gething described replacement EU funding streams as an “incoherent mess, with very little planning, consultation or economic logic”.
First Minister urges UK Government to act fast over Horizon scandal compensation
Mark Drakeford said people from every single part of Wales have been affected by the scandal – which was recently the subject of an ITV drama.
Ministers quizzed on how stretched budgets will impact children
The Senedd’s children’s committee scrutinised ministers about the potential impact of stretched budgets on children and young people in Wales.