Almost 140,000 people are on social housing waiting lists and more than 11,000 are trapped in temporary homes, the Senedd heard.
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‘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.
‘I have a fondness for my constituency that goes deeper than it being part of my job’
On World Tourism Day, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David highlights the locations that make the borough “a brilliant place to live and visit” in his latest blog.
Renowned opera director warns Welsh talent pipeline ‘in jeopardy’ due to cuts
An internationally renowned opera director warned the proliferation of Welsh talent will inevitably die out if the Welsh National Opera faces further cuts.
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.