The Senedd rejected calls to introduce free schools and academies after a report found major challenges in Wales’ education system.
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Funding gap thwarts effort 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.
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Reforms to council tax and business rates move closer at Senedd
Major reforms to council tax and business rates cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd.
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Economy minister urged to use powers to protect steelworks
Wales’ economy minister was urged to explore all powers at his disposal to protect the Port Talbot steelworks after Tata confirmed the loss of thousands of jobs.
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Torfaen landlords could get incentives to increase number of private rent homes
THE number of homes for affordable private rent in Torfaen could be boosted with incentives so landlords make properties available.
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Defeated Conservative candidate Hannah Jarvis says she’s ‘disappointed’ and ‘delighted’ at result
DEFEATED Conservative police and crime commissioner candidate Hannah Jarvis has said she is both “disappointed” and “delighted” at the result.
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Plans to expand Senedd and change voting system moves closer
Plans to expand the Senedd and change the voting system moved a step closer, but MSs called for urgent action to address a lack of accountability.
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Wales’ fire and rescue authorities ill-equipped to hold services to account
Wales’ fire and rescue authorities are ill-equipped to hold services to account amid allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, a committee heard.
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Labour top police and crime commissioner vote in four out of five Gwent counties
LABOUR topped the police and crime commissioner vote in all but one area of Gwent to secure victory for Jane Mudd.
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£1.7m heat pump to be installed at Greenmeadow Community Farm
A £1.73 MILLION ground source heat pump system will be installed at Cwmbran’s community farm to help reduce running costs.