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Government’s £445m for railways in Wales branded ‘peanuts’ by Tories

The investment in Welsh rail announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her spending review will be spent on new stations and upgraded lines.

Evening Standard

Here’s how the government can save a few quid: abolish this pointless cabinet position

Constantly short-changed by London, Cymru needs a voice in Westminster – but the obsolete role of Welsh secretary is not it, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

Starmer promised to create a ‘partnership in power’ with Welsh Labour. He hasn’t – and trouble is brewing

A growing divide over benefits and funding could see the party lose out in Wales for the first time in a century, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

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Welsh First Minister ‘reserving position’ on UK Government’s benefits cuts

Eluned Morgan told members of the Senedd she was waiting to find out what impact the benefits cuts would have on Wales.

Evening Standard

Cardiff University denies it is ‘offshoring jobs’ despite Tory MP’s claims

A spokesperson said jobs will not be moved to its proposed Kazakhstan campus amid a consultation on 400 positions being cut.

Evening Standard

Welsh Secretary asked if she would resign over benefit cuts

Jo Stevens was questioned whether she will vote against any welfare cuts, as she did against similar proposals in 2015, and resign from the cabinet.

Evening Standard

Cardiff University job losses deeply concerning, says Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens

The university has blamed a funding shortfall for its proposals to cut 400 full-time roles and close a number of degree programmes.

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Extra cash for Wales’ railways ‘top priority’ for Welsh Secretary after HS2 row

Jo Stevens said rail investment was at the top of her ‘shopping list’ as ministers bid for funding from the Treasury.

Evening Standard

More funds to support steel workers and businesses

Government doubles money to help Port Talbot workers and supply chain.

Evening Standard

Government says proposed tourism tax will not impact number of visitors to Wales

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said she does not accept that 700 full-time equivalent jobs could be lost if the levy is introduced.

Evening Standard

Plaid Cymru calls for new Wales Bill to give it powers on par with Scotland

Transport, justice and policing, energy, taxation and welfare are among the powers held by Scotland but currently unavailable to Wales.

Evening Standard

Workers affected by Port Talbot closures to get up to £10,000 to start businesses

Exclusive: Welsh secretary to announce £80m funding to help 2,800 Tata steelworkers and local economy

The Guardian - UK

Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses

It follows recent cuts at the Tata site in Port Talbot, Wales.

The Independent UK

New shadow Welsh secretary says Labour’s Port Talbot deal ‘identical’ to Tories’

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the Tories owe the people of Port Talbot an apology for ‘failing to deliver a single penny’.

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The Guardian - UK

Call it the Great Welsh Train Robbery – a £4bn HS2 scandal happening in plain sight

Thanks to a ministerial sleight of hand, the cost to Wales, already plagued by poor rail services, has been huge, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s heartbreaking’: gloom in Port Talbot as steel town’s last blast furnace closes

As workers finish their final shift, local people lament the end of an era and fear devastating impact in south Wales

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking cross-border deal as Labour seek to end NHS waiting list crisis

Exclusive: Labour’s new health secretary Wes Streeting has said that the numbers waiting for treatment need to be ‘millions lower’ by 2029

The Guardian - UK

Labour plans to allow travel between England and Wales for NHS treatment

Welsh secretary will use conference speech to announce measure for elective treatment and outpatients

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The Guardian - UK

Uncertainty over Port Talbot’s future ‘causing supply chain job losses’

Wales secretary says Tories should have prepared for workforce cuts resulting from switch to electric arc furnace

The Guardian - UK

Tory shadow minister says sorry after appearing to justify riots

As police are attacked and windows smashed, Byron Davies is criticised for ‘misguided and dangerous’ remarks

The Guardian - UK

After Vaughan Gething’s ignominious end, Labour faces the unthinkable: losing the next election in Wales

A jaded electorate, a muted general election result and divisions in the Senedd could soon spell trouble, says Richard Wyn Jones, director of the Wales Governance Centre

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Labour accused of 'undermining devolution' with manifesto launch

WELSH Labour have been accused of “undermining devolution” with the launch of their General Election manifesto.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer: Labour plan for state-backed offshore windfarms a ‘gamechanger’

Plan follows slashing of £28bn green pledge, which Ed Miliband denies having considered resigning over

The Guardian - UK

South Wales ‘heading for Thatcher-era shock’ as Port Talbot closures loom

Labour says fallout from Tata decision to close blast furnaces at steelworks will be felt for decades

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I going to be homeless in June?’: Port Talbot workers fear return to 1980s

Employees believe closure of steelworks’ coke oven will accelerate end of blast furnaces, with loss of up to 2,800 jobs

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