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Wales Puberty Blocker Ban Challenged for Unlawful Process

The Welsh government's ban on puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender identity is unlawful, according to a Plaid Cymru politician, due to the lack of a required impact assessment, raising concerns about children's rights.

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Misdiagnosis of Personality Disorder Leads to Mistreatment and Stigma

Jessica Matthews, a 21-year-old Welsh nursing student, received a borderline personality disorder diagnosis that led to mistreatment, stigma, and denial of life insurance; after years of battling the diagnosis, it was removed, and she now awaits an autism assessment.

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Wales Explores Non-Criminal Ban on Political Lying

The Senedd in Wales is developing a law to ban political lying, exploring non-criminal options like strengthening the code of conduct or using existing investigative bodies, aiming to restore public trust without involving the police.

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Pie Fortune Heir Jailed for Christmas Eve Murder

Dylan Thomas, heir to the Peter's Pies fortune, was sentenced to life in prison for the Christmas Eve 2023 murder of his friend William Bush in Llandaff, Cardiff; Thomas, who had researched neck anatomy beforehand, stabbed Bush 37 times with two knives.

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Welsh Patient Referrals to England Hampered by Bureaucracy

Doctors in Wales report excessive bureaucracy in referring patients to England for specialist care, causing delays and forcing some to pay privately; the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights inconsistencies in data collection and IT systems, impacting nearly 27,000 Welsh patients on English ...

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Welsh Government Fails to Halt Alarming Decline in Nature

A Welsh government report reveals the alarming decline of biodiversity in Wales, with one in six species threatened by extinction due to delayed government action, insufficient funding, and understaffed environmental agencies, prompting calls for immediate action and a comprehensive plan.

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Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs Amidst Funding Crisis

Cardiff University plans to cut 400 jobs due to a £3.6 million funding cut from the Welsh government and decreasing international student applications, impacting various departments including nursing, causing concern about a potential worsening of Wales's nurse shortage.

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Quality Education
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Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs, Eliminate Subjects Amidst Financial Crisis

Cardiff University, facing a £31.2 million deficit and declining international student applications, plans to cut 400 academic staff (almost 10%) and eliminate subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages to avoid insolvency within four years.

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Wales NHS: No Extra Funding Without Waiting Time Cuts

Facing record-high NHS waiting lists in Wales (802,268 overall, over 10,800 waiting 12+ hours in A&E), Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced that health boards won't receive extra funding unless they reduce wait times, prompting criticism from the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru for lack of clear di...

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Record-High Hospital Waiting Lists in Wales

In November 2023, Wales recorded record-high hospital waiting lists: 24,361 patients waited over two years, and the overall list reached 802,268, exceeding the government's March target of 8,000 for two-year waits. The longest waits are for eye treatment, orthopedics, and several other specialisms, ...

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UK Denies Talks on Devolving Crown Estate to Wales

The Welsh government is lobbying the UK government to devolve the Crown Estate's more than £603 million of land in Wales, but a UK minister denies any discussions have taken place, creating tension between the two governments and possibly hindering offshore wind development.

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A470 Closure: 70-Mile Detour Due to Sinkhole

A 70-mile detour is in place on the A470 in Talerddig, Powys, due to a sinkhole caused by a collapsed retaining wall; the repair work, initially scheduled for seven weeks but now lasting up to 12 weeks, impacts drivers, students, and local residents significantly.

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