The Senedd would have the final say on whether to implement assisted dying in NHS Wales, but services could be available outside the public sector, the health secretary confirmed.
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UK workers’ rights bill ‘undermines devolution’
Plaid Cymru’s Luke Fletcher expressed serious concerns about powers in the bill for UK ministers to override decisions made by the Welsh Government.
Senedd passes ‘first-of-its-kind’ disused tips bill
Senedd Members unanimously passed a “first-of-its-kind” law aimed at ensuring the safety of coal and quarry tips.
Welsh Government escalates intervention at two health boards
Swansea Bay maternity services and Cardiff and Vale health board will be escalated to the second-highest level of government intervention, Wales’ health secretary confirmed.
‘Alarm bells’ over revamped farming scheme
Samuel Kurtz, the Conservative shadow rural affairs secretary, warned of broken trust over the heavily criticised and protest-plagued sustainable farming scheme.
‘Staggeringly low’ number of complaints upheld against Senedd Members
Trade unions called for an independent system to address bullying and harassment of staff by Senedd Members, warning a “staggeringly low” number of complaints are upheld.
Future of childcare and early education ‘at serious risk’
Many childcare providers across Wales will be forced to close due to the unsustainable funding model imposed by the Welsh Government, the sector warned.
Full justice devolution ‘not on the agenda’
A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales, with Westminster set to retain responsibility.
‘The future for general practice is grim’: GPs sound alarm about funding crisis
General practitioners called for an overhaul of an “outdated, unfair” funding model, warning of an “enormous and growing” inequity putting patient safety at risk.
Senedd debates UK Labour’s record one year on
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth warned people in Wales have been subject to “disappointment after disappointment”.