The Senedd commission has revealed plans for a 21% budget increase to support an expanded 96-member Welsh Parliament following May’s election.
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Wales at AI crossroads between promise and peril, Senedd warns
The rise of artificial intelligence has created a window of opportunity for Wales to transform its economy but also threatens to exacerbate inequalities, the Senedd has heard.
Welsh Government ‘not taking its own infrastructure body seriously’
The Welsh Government has been accused of failing to take its own expert infrastructure body seriously amid warnings crucial advice is being ignored and delayed.
Praise for police plane mission to clamp down on illegal e-bikes
The deployment of a police plane over Newport has paid dividends for officers clamping down on illegal electric bikes and scooters, city councillors have heard.
Former political journalist selected as Green Party by-election candidate
Retired BBC and ITV political journalist Gareth Hughes will stand for the Green Party at the upcoming Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
Trump’s unproven paracetamol claims could impact Gwent’s health board
Unproven claims by Donald Trump around the safety of paracetamol for pregnant women could impact the NHS in Gwent, a health boss has warned.
Disabled pupils ‘surviving not thriving’
A petition signed by more than 11,000 people warned a lack of support and delayed diagnoses are leading to distress and trauma, with children left “surviving not thriving”.
Hospices facing ‘unsustainable’ financial crisis
Hospices are facing an “unsustainable” financial crisis due to rising costs and falling income, forcing them to close beds and cut vital end-of-life services, an MS warned.
Reform UK defector clashes with former Conservative colleagues
A Tory-turned-Reform Senedd Member has clashed with her former Conservative colleagues in a fiery debate about NHS Wales following her high-profile defection.
Soft plastics recycling scheme could be trialled
Recycling trials for soft plastics could start up in Newport next year for businesses and residents.