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Wales First Minister Calls for Wealth Tax After Welfare Cut Rebellion

Following a UK Labour party rebellion against proposed welfare cuts, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford called for increased taxes on the wealthy to address a "£20bn black hole" in the budget; the cuts to disability benefits have been delayed pending review.

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England and Wales: Reports Condemn Police Treatment of Children in Custody

Two parliamentary reports revealed that children in England and Wales are strip-searched and detained in police custody without adequate protection, leading to accusations of racism and mistreatment; the reports recommend banning strip-searches except under truly exceptional circumstances and limiti...

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£51m Welsh Border Post to Remain Unused Due to New UK-EU Agreement

A £51 million border control post built in Holyhead, Wales, to conduct post-Brexit checks on Irish imports will remain unused due to a new UK-EU agreement reducing the need for such checks, despite its completion in autumn 2025.

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Wales Aims for One Million Welsh Speakers by 2050 Amidst Recent Decline

Despite a recent decline to 538,000 speakers (17.8% of Wales' population), the Welsh government aims to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050 through initiatives such as mandatory Welsh language training for teachers and increased Welsh-language public services, though some criticize these propos...

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Wales Announces Squad for Historic Women's Euros Debut

Wales' women's football team, captained by Angharad James, will compete in their first-ever major tournament, the Women's Euros in Switzerland, starting July 5th, facing the Netherlands, France, and England in their group.

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Wilson Joins Wales Coaching Staff on Secondment

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson will temporarily coach the Wales forwards for their July tour of Japan before immediately returning to his club, joining a new-look coaching staff under caretaker Matt Sherratt and tasked with ending Wales' 17-match losing streak.

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Welsh Ministers Skip Key Women's Euro 2025 Match

No Welsh government ministers will attend Wales' crucial Euro 2025 match against France on July 9th, despite the First Minister attending the opening game, causing deep disappointment and raising concerns about equal support for the women's team compared to past support for men's teams.

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UK PM Warns of Potential Welsh Coalition Ahead of Senedd Elections

Ahead of the 2024 Welsh Senedd elections, the UK Prime Minister will warn of a possible alliance between the Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid Cymru, as recent polls put Labour in third place, triggering accusations of a return to past political instability; this comes as Labour highlights collabo...

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Tough Euro 2025 Group D for England and Wales

England and Wales face a difficult Euro 2025 Group D alongside the Netherlands and France; England's recent form is inconsistent, while Wales is in their first major tournament.

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England and Wales Legalize Assisted Dying

The UK Parliament passed a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill individuals in England and Wales, with a 314 to 291 vote, after a contentious debate raising concerns about coercion and palliative care; implementation is expected within four years.

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Uncoordinated Action Crippled Welsh High Streets

A property expert criticizes the Welsh government and councils for their uncoordinated response to the high number of empty shops in Wales, citing Newport as a prime example, while highlighting Caernarfon's success as a model for revitalization.

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Cardiff City Appoints Barry-Murphy, Targets Immediate Championship Return

Brian Barry-Murphy, 46, was appointed Cardiff City's new head coach on a three-year deal, tasked by owner Vincent Tan with securing immediate promotion back to the Championship after relegation last season.

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