Senedd Members called for urgent action to tackle the “frightening reality” of nature loss in Wales, with legally binding biodiversity targets still four years away.
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Senedd debates Labour’s record as election looms
Senedd Members debated the Labour Welsh Government’s record over the past four years, with the next election looming in 12 months.
Older people’s voices ‘must be heard’ on bus reforms
Wales’ older people’s commissioner expressed concerns about the “extremely narrow” timetable for a bill which aims to transform bus services in Wales.
Major shake-up of Welsh language education reaches final stage
An overhaul of Welsh language education cleared the penultimate hurdle in the Senedd, with new school categories and legal requirements on the horizon.
Senedd backs data bill despite constitutional concerns
Plaid Cymru members and Labour backbenchers voiced concerns about powers in the bill for UK ministers to make laws in some areas already devolved to Wales.
‘We must never forget’: Senedd unites to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Wales’ First Minister led tributes to the sacrifices of past generations as the Senedd marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Library closure plans criticised in Senedd as MS makes Welsh Government plea
Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell has called on the Welsh Government to provide support for libraries, with ten at risk of closure across Caerphilly County Borough.
‘What happened to us in our past should compel us to ensure that every coal tip in Wales is made safe’
Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell discusses a “long-overdue” coal tip safety bill in her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, but says “legislation alone is not enough to make our communities safe”.
£5m funding to improve colleges for ALN students
The Welsh Government funding will go towards creating more accessible and inclusive learning environments across the country’s 13 further education colleges.
Ministers’ botched £50m life sciences fund ‘achieved all its aims’
Giles Thorley, who heads the Development Bank of Wales, largely blamed external factors for the poor performance of the now-closed Wales Life Sciences Investment Fund.