Wales’ Six Nations rugby matches must stay on free-to-air television, the Senedd’s culture and sport committee has demanded.
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Housing secretary plays down talk of Wales following Scotland on rent controls
Julie James was pressed for her views on rent controls in Scotland while giving evidence to a Senedd inquiry on the private-rented sector.
Welsh Water told it ‘must up its game’ after ‘lagging’ performance
MSs warned Welsh Water must take urgent steps to improve, with growing calls for a regulatory and governance overhaul amid concerns about a lack of accountability.
Conservative calls for academies and free schools rejected by Senedd
The Senedd has rejected calls to introduce free schools and academies after a report found major challenges in Wales’ education system.
Residents encouraged to contact their council over changes to 20mph
Councils will play a central role in any changes to 20mph speed limits on Welsh roads, the Senedd Member for Caerphilly has said.
Dental services ‘facing collapse’ in Wales
Dental services are at risk of catastrophic collapse, with people resorting to “DIY dentistry” and pulling their own teeth with pliers, the Senedd heard.
‘Big gap’ in funding to restore opencast mines
A funding gap of tens of millions is thwarting efforts to restore opencast mines – and public authorities in Wales must clamp down on corporate greed, a committee heard.
Economy secretary names boosting productivity and attracting investment as priorities
Wales’ new economy secretary set out his priorities against the backdrop of a significant rise in economic inactivity and a fall in employment compared to the rest of the UK.
Hefin David talks new workplace recycling laws and council tax reforms
In his latest blog, Caerphilly MS Hefin David discusses the Senedd’s return from recess, workplace recycling laws, and council tax reforms.
Change of course over Wales’ 20mph speed limit
Wales’ new transport secretary confirmed a change of course on the controversial 20mph policy but continued to face calls to scrap the default speed limit completely.