Labour and Plaid Cymru vote against Conservative motion to exclude pupils who bring knives to school

The issue of discipline in Welsh schools has reached a critical point, with concerning statistics and incidents highlighting the urgent need for action. Recent data reveals that fixed-term exclusions among secondary school pupils have tripled over a seven-year period, underscoring the escalating challenges within the education system.  Additionally, reports of physical assaults on teachers and…

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Job Centres were hit by almost 400 data breaches in 2024 – here’s how Wales’ centres were affected

2 Welsh job centres have experienced data breaches in recent months, according to government records, while jobseekers in one town have had data compromised six times due to mailing errors. Figures collected from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) show that close to 400 data breaches affected British job centres last year, while there…

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Welsh environmental watchdog Natural Resources Wales? Watchdog?

Natural Resources Wales said it is not in the public interest to investigate waste dumped at Cwmbach Wetlands Failure to Investigate Environmental Damage at Cwmbach Wetlands: A Concern for Public Accountability Wales This Week: Natural Resources Wales “Not Really Working”? Welsh environmental watchdog to appoint two providers to £1.56m parliamentary legal services framework Natural Resources…

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Question and answer session on the proposed battery storage facility in the village of Rhigos on the 12th of May at for just one hour, 5:30 to 6:30

Combined Arboricultural Impact Assessment/ Method Statement Land West of Mount Road Rhigos CF44 9YS Rhondda Cynon Taf Council planning applications search the planning register, but nothing to see here, WHY? Neath Council Application No. P2025/0148 Officer Jessica King Type Neighbouring Authority Consultation Ward Outside Borough Date Valid 6th March 2025 Parish Outside Borough Proposal Neighbouring…

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Welsh Senedd member claims its Code of Conduct unfairly prevents politicians from defending reputation, calls for urgent reform

A Welsh Senedd member found to have breached the Code of Conduct after confidential information was shared with the press has called for reform of the Code, arguing it unfairly prevents members from defending themselves against “unfounded allegations”. Speaking in the Welsh Senedd on Wednesday (30 April), Siân Gwenllian MS said the current Code restrains…

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