Rhun ap Iorwerth led a debate calling for the “outdated and unfair” Barnett formula to be scrapped, warning Wales gets a “poor deal”.
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‘Like an episode of Yes Minister’: civil servants ‘obstructed’ public appointments inquiry
Welsh Government bigwigs obstructed an inquiry into public appointments then failed to accept a single one of its recommendations, a watchdog committee warned.
Plans approved for ‘vibrant’ community projects in town’s disused toilets and green space
Plans for two “vibrant” community projects in Risca will transform underused public spaces and provide important services for the town, senior councillors have heard.Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved Community Asset Transfers…
Labour MPs’ concern over UK Government welfare reforms
Ruth Jones and Chris Evans have signed an amendment to block the welfare changes from becoming law in their current form.
Hopes city can develop more residential support for adults in social care
Newport City Council currently offers residential care to 208 adults who have learning disabilities – of whom 90 live outside Newport.
Care home hosts week of ‘nostalgic’ celebrations
Abermill Care Home in Abertridwr has hosted ‘care home open week’, with a full timetable of nostalgic celebrations for its residents and the community.
University cuts ‘affecting student mental health’
Students called for an overhaul to make Welsh universities more financially sustainable amid concerns about the uncertainty of sweeping cuts impacting on mental health.
Public bodies to move data to £475k-a-year cloud-based system
A technology and IT partnership between a number of Gwent public bodies is to move its data to a cloud-based system.
‘Real danger a Welsh university could collapse next year’
Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru’s higher education forum, told the Senedd’s education committee: “Without change, we will see universities collapsing or contracting significantly.”
Robber recalled to prison as police launch appeal to find him
Jordan Williams, 26, from the New Tredegar area, breached the conditions of his release from prison, according to Gwent Police.