The Senedd unanimously passed a “far-reaching, truly historic” bill aimed at transforming education as part of the ambition of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050.
Tag: Senedd
Ospreys return to farm mired in £4.25m controversy
Ospreys have returned to Gilestone Farm after scuppering ministers’ £4.25m plans, casting a shadow over the future of the site as a long-term decision looms.
Rugby league ‘systematically underfunded’ in Wales – WRL chairman
James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of WRL in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport.
‘This can’t happen to anyone else ever again’: Call for ban on strip searching of children
A human rights expert called for a ban on strip searching of children in Wales, with black children disproportionately subject to the traumatising and degrading practice.
Senedd set to debate future of ‘at risk’ canal
Senedd Members are set to debate a 13,000-name petition calling for urgent action to save the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Senedd Members criticise ‘slow progress’ on Gypsy sites
Senedd Members criticised a lack of progress on new Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites, warning people are living in substandard conditions.
‘We can’t afford to wait any longer’: Senedd demands action on nature loss
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.
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.