Wales establishes a distinct consolidated planning law
The Planning (Wales) Act and associated consequential legislation received Royal Assent on 27 April, marking a…
Author: Huw Marshall
Official employment figures point to continuing Welsh labour-market pressures
The Welsh Government’s April labour-market bulletin brought together survey evidence and HMRC payroll data on employment…
Welsh ministers respond to concerns about protected natural sites
A ministerial response to the Interim Environmental Protection Assessor’s report on protected sites was published on…
NHS Continuing Healthcare users gain a route to direct payments
The Welsh Government confirmed that regulations enabling eligible adults receiving NHS Continuing Healthcare to request direct…
Estyn raises concerns about education outside mainstream schools
The Welsh Government published its response to Estyn’s review of tuition for learners educated otherwise than…
NHS Wales overhauls its complaints system after 15 years
A strengthened NHS Wales complaints process called Listening to People took effect on 1 April, replacing…
Wales needs more than putting a cross in a box every few years
A new progress report from an Advisory Group set up by the Welsh Government says Wales…
One vote, bigger constituencies and more Members: what’s changing at the 2026 Senedd election?
The next Senedd election, on Thursday, the 7th of May 2026, is going to feel a…
Holiday accommodation licensing Bill passes the Senedd
The Senedd approved legislation providing a legal basis for a licensing scheme for visitor accommodation in…
Building safety Bill passes Senedd after Grenfell lessons
The Senedd voted to pass the Building Safety (Wales) Bill on 10 March, setting out a…