The Senedd has passed a Bill requiring self-catering accommodation providers in Wales to obtain a licence, with the scheme expected to launch in 2029.
Senedd passes law allowing voters to recall Members
The Senedd has approved new legislation giving the people of Wales the power to remove their elected representatives between elections for the first time.
Senedd votes to ban greyhound racing in Wales
Greyhound racing is set to be outlawed in Wales after Senedd members voted 39 to 10 in favour of a ban, though the legislation faces a legal challenge.
Coal tip safety task force resumed by Welsh and UK governments
The Welsh and UK Governments have recommitted to coal tip safety by resuming the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips Task Force, backed by more than £250m in combined funding.
£11.2m to help Welsh councils rebuild after 2025 storms
The Welsh Government has announced further funding for Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire and Merthyr Tydfil councils to support storm recovery efforts.
Hollywood Bowl XL starts construction at St David’s Cardiff
A new two-floor entertainment venue featuring bowling, electric go-karting and a live sports bar is being built at St David’s Cardiff, with an opening expected this summer.
Extra £1m for Wales food banks amid cost of living crisis
The Welsh Government has boosted emergency food aid funding to £3.44 million this year, with an extra £1 million going to community food organisations and food banks across Wales.
Porthcawl car park to close for regeneration work
A car park in Porthcawl will close on 20 March to make way for a new public space featuring pop-up business units, event areas and active travel improvements as part of the town’s waterfront regeneration.
TA suspended for dragging shy pupil into class
A teaching assistant has been suspended from the profession for 12 months after a panel found she grabbed a young boy and dragged him into a classroom when he was too hesitant to enter.
50-storey skyscraper approved to become Wales’ tallest
Cardiff Council has approved plans for a 178m tower containing 528 apartments at Central Square, set to become the tallest building in Wales and the second tallest in the UK outside London.
Welsh Water to pay £44.7m over sewage failures
Ofwat has proposed a £44.7m enforcement package against Welsh Water after finding serious breaches in the company’s sewage and wastewater operations.
Wales first in UK with child sexual abuse strategy
Wales has become the first UK nation to launch a ten-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse, with 25,000 children estimated to be affected annually.