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The Interparliamentary Forum (IPF) has held its fifth meeting, bringing together UK parliamentarians to discuss cross-cutting issues. Representati...
With new visa restrictions for migrant care workers now in force, this two part series shines a spotlight on its likely impact on a workforce alrea...
It’s fair to say the Welsh Government's 20mph default speed limit policy has been controversial – the Petitions Committee recently considered the b...
On 19 January, Tata Steel announced it will start formal consultation on up to 2,800 job losses in its UK operations. As a major employer and the l...
Two years after a review of intergovernmental relations between UK and devolved governments (‘the review’), the Welsh Government has described rela...
The Welsh Government has focused on a different international partner each year since 2021 as part of its international relations strategy. So far,...
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are responsible for shaping policing priorities in Wales. They are elected officials who hold significant inf...
Europeans who lived in the UK before Brexit had to apply to stay before 30 June 2021. Though that deadline was nearly three years ago, the UK Gov...
New nuclear projects offer economic opportunities for Wales, but the lack of clarity and certainty about future plans is hindering efforts to build...
The Welsh Government published its highly anticipated Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals in December 2023 – the future agricultural support...
This briefing provides an overview of the rail system in Wales. It considers the operation of passenger services, infrastructure, and freight. It l...
The UK Government has decided to ratify UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) (“the Convention”)....
Reforming local government finance and local taxation has long been on the political agenda. Despite incremental changes to local taxation law sinc...
Following the scrutiny of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill by three Senedd Committees, Senedd Members will hold on a debate on the 'g...
Obesity is recognised as one of the most significant public health challenges, both in the UK and internationally. Prevalence is rising in Wales, a...
Marking 20 Years of Devolution
I recently wrote about the work of the Finance Committee in scrutinising the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2022-23.
When I was younger I was deprived of the right to study my native language in school, and because of that I am not speaking my native tongue today....
We call on the National Assembly for Wales to appoint a Learning Disability Commissioner for Wales. This must be a person with a learning disabilit...
Forsythia Youth Centre is at risk of closing due to the uncertainty surrounding Welsh Government’s Communities First funding. Forsythia Youth Centr...
We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to create a Department for Europe as a matter of urgency, tasked with under...
Violence against women and girls transcends geographical boundaries, cultural divides, and economic statuses. A woman’s life is tragically lost to...
On 26 April 2024, the Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister is holding a scrutiny session about support for Care Experienced Children wi...
The Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee launched its inaugural international relations report on 2...
It’s been three years since the UK and EU agreed the terms of their future relationship in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). It hasn’t bee...
www.senedd.wales Welsh Parliament Senedd Research The new First Minister’s priorities Research Briefing April 2024 The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents...
National Assembly for Wales Senedd Research www.assembly.wales/research The UK Shared Prosperity Fund Research Briefing January 2020 http://www.assembly.wales/research The National Assembly...
National Assembly for Wales Senedd Research www.assembly.wales/research Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill Bill Summary March 2019 http://www.assembly.wales...
National Assembly for Wales Senedd Research www.assembly.wales/research Changes at Stage 2: Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill Bill Summary December 2019 h...