The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping on the streets of Wales.
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Trust in politics ‘perilously low’ after Gething donations scandal
Campaigners called for greater openness, warning trust in politics is perilously low following controversy surrounding donations to the former First Minister’s leadership bid.
Fears as flood risk alerts surge 16% in a year
Almost a quarter of a million Welsh households are at risk of flooding, with the number of flood risk alerts surging by 16% last year, the Senedd heard.
Alarm over ‘housing emergency’ in Wales
Almost 140,000 people are on social housing waiting lists and more than 11,000 are trapped in temporary homes, the Senedd heard.
‘Serious problems’ with Wales’ justice system, warns chief legal adviser
Julie James, who was appointed counsel general in September, pledged to pursue more powers from Westminster, beginning with the devolution of probation and youth justice.
Claims Labour ‘gave up fight’ to save Welsh steel
Labour faced accusations of giving up the fight and making false promises after more than 100 years of traditional steel production came to an end in Port Talbot.
Concern over Wales’ disability employment gap
Disabled people’s experiences of “horrific” employment practices are leaving them too scared to re-enter the Labour market, a committee heard.
Wales’ transport secretary ‘disingenuous on road charging’
Ken Skates maintained the Welsh Government had no plans to introduce schemes as he responded to a 10,183-signature Senedd petition against charging motorists.
National Library staff starting work at 3am to protect collections from leaks
The Senedd’s culture committee is holding an inquiry on the impact of cuts to culture in the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget.
Senedd budget set to increase by 16% amid expansion plans
The Senedd Commission has unveiled plans for a 16% budget increase as preparations ramp up for an extra 36 politicians in Cardiff Bay from 2026.