An internationally renowned opera director warned the proliferation of Welsh talent will inevitably die out if the Welsh National Opera faces further cuts.
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Arts Council of Wales slammed over ‘offensive’ use of C-word on its website
Conservative MS Laura Anne Jones said she found it “quite offensive and disappointing” to see the swear word in an extract on the organisation’s website.
Targets ‘conspicuously absent’ from new First Minister’s priorities
Opposition members criticised a lack of targets in Eluned Morgan’s statement of priorities, accusing Wales’ new First Minister of empty rhetoric.
Senedd rejects calls to reverse 20mph policy
Senedd members voted 37-14 against the Conservative motion which urged the Welsh Government to repeal the “disastrous” default 20mph policy.
MS calls on Welsh Government to address bank closure ‘crisis’
There have been calls to increase the amount of banking hubs in Caerphilly County Borough, which has seen several branches close in recent years.
Blood cancer specialists ‘overstretched and understaffed’ in Wales
Almost three quarters of haematology consultants in Wales will near retirement age in the next decade, with a critical shortfall of replacements, a charity warned.
Defiant Tory MS given slap on wrist in ‘blanket’ 20mph row
Natasha Asghar MS refused to back down despite being given a ticking off by the Senedd in a row over depicting 20mph as a “blanket” policy.
Drakeford ‘optimistic’ ahead of Welsh budget
Wales’ new finance secretary Mark Drakeford expressed optimism about the Welsh Government’s draft budget but warned public spending will not suddenly start flowing.
Social care commissioning standards may be ‘unachievable’
Mabon ap Gwynfor raised concerns about the national rules for councils and health boards on commissioning care and support, which came into force on September 1.
Welsh Government branded ‘delusional on Transport for Wales’
Natasha Asghar criticised a Welsh Government statement for singing the praises of TfW as a beacon for the benefits of a publicly owned rail operator.