Janet Finch-Saunders MS told the chamber there were 83,000 spills in 2022, accounting for around 25% of all discharges in England and Wales.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Senedd pays tribute to service and sacrifice of Armed Forces
MSs from across the political divide set aside their differences to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our armed forces.
Two investment zones could be set up in Wales to boost economy
Vaughan Gething said the Welsh Government wants to see investment zones in the south east and north east focused on semiconductors and advanced manufacturing respectively.
Law to protect renters could hurt domestic abuse survivors, Senedd hears
A law to protect renters could be having a devastating impact on survivors of domestic abuse who are seeking refuge, the Senedd heard.
First Minister calls for UK Government support on coal tip safety
The first minister has called on the UK Government to cough up cash to help make Wales’ high-risk disused coal tips safe.
Plans to create an ‘anti-racist’ Wales by 2030 at risk, Senedd Members hear
Plans to make Wales an anti-racist country by 2030 are being put at risk by financial constraints and a lack of representation in leadership positions, MSs have heard.
£40m scheme to help homeowners with soaring mortgage bills
Homeowners struggling with soaring mortgage bills could receive loans to help them keep their homes, the Welsh Government has announced.
Wales should have dedicated minister for child poverty, committee recommends
Wales needs a dedicated minister responsible for child poverty and clear targets to tackle the scourge, a committee has recommended.
Cost-of-living crisis hitting life expectancy, Wales’ chief medical officer warns
Professor Sir Frank Atherton said the cost-of-living crisis will widen already increasing health differences between the best and worst off households.
More needs to be done to tackle Islamophobia in Wales, Senedd hears
Statistics show religious hate crime in England and Wales increased to 9,387 offences in 2022/23 – the highest number since records began in 2012.