Concerns over new science GCSE must be addressed before coming into force Monday, 25 October, 2021 A "dumbing down" of science at GCSE level could see Wales "miss out on some brilliant scientists in the future", an academic has warned. From 2025, physics, chemistry and biology will no longer be offered as separate subjects. Instead, pupils will study for one integrated science award which combines the three subjects and will be worth two GCSEs - a move which has sparked concern that Wales... Senedd News
Wales still languishes at bottom of disposable income table 20th October 2021 New statistics have revealed that Wales had the lowest disposable household income in the UK before the pandemic struck, leading to accusations by the Welsh... Senedd News
Calls for urgent action to boost teacher numbers to be debated in Senedd 20th October 2021 Labour ministers will be urged to take action to avoid any further crisis in education during a debate in the Senedd on today (Oct 20). Welsh Conservative... Senedd News
Welsh Conservative comment on “devastating” health board report 20th October 2021 A report by the Royal College of Physicians has uncovered “frightening experiences” for staff in Gwent hospitals, where some trainee doctors and consultants are... Senedd News
Welsh Conservative response to Drakeford inquiry tweet 19th October 2021 Following a summit between the British Prime Minister and leaders of the devolved administrations, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford tweeted: “Today I pressed... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives demand FM announces Wales specific Covid-19 inquiry 19th October 2021 Welsh Conservatives have repeated the call for a Wales-specific Covid-19 inquiry. On behalf of the Senedd Conservatives, Paul Davies MS challenged the First... Senedd News
British Government announces ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions 19th October 2021 The British Government has set out an ambitious £3.9bn plan to reduce carbon emissions from heating homes and other buildings. From next April, homeowners in... Senedd News
Welsh Conservative response to new constitutional commission 19th October 2021 Responding to the Labour Government’s announcement regarding the commission on constitutional reform, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for the Constitution... Senedd News
Welsh Conservatives call for private sector to supercharge push towards renewables 18th October 2021 Responding to a BBC report on Welsh industry's 23 million tonne carbon problem, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Janet Finch Saunders MS... Senedd News
Labour’s economic mission “admission of its own failures” 18th October 2021 The Cardiff Bay Labour Government launched its vision for the Welsh economy today which amounted to “an admission of a quarter of a century of failure”... Senedd News
