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Rising Rents Force Welsh Man From Long-Term Home

A Welsh man working two jobs faces housing insecurity due to an 8.2% increase in private sector rents in Wales in the year to June 2024, forcing him to leave his long-term home and find a new one for significantly more rent; despite some easing in the home-buying market.

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No Poverty
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Welsh Survey Reveals Excessive Children's Screen Time; New Online Safety Rules Enforced

A survey in Wales found that 20% of children use phones and tablets for at least seven hours daily, prompting the enforcement of new Online Safety Act rules from Friday, including age verification on certain sites and apps, to protect children from excessive screen time and online harms.

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Quality Education
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UK Inheritance Tax Plan Sparks Concern Among Welsh Farmers

The UK government's planned 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million from April 2026 is causing distress among Welsh farmers, prompting the NFU Cymru president to urge for mitigation of its human impacts, despite government claims that only 500 farms will be affected yearly.

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Reduced Inequality
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Welsh Somaliland Community Celebrates Independence Anniversary, Underscoring Strong Cultural Ties

In Cardiff, Wales, the Welsh Somaliland community celebrated Somaliland's 65th anniversary of independence from Great Britain, showcasing the strong cultural ties and the active participation of young Welsh Somalilanders who are embracing their dual heritage, advocating for Somaliland's recognition.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Delays and Criticism Plague Welsh Labour's Senedd Candidate Selections

The Welsh Labour Party's candidate selection process for the 2026 Senedd election is facing criticism for delays and poor communication, with prospective candidates reporting 'incompetence' and a 'lack of urgency' and some deadlines extended to August 3rd.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Swansea Bay Maternity Care Report Highlights Systemic Failures

A critical report on maternity services at Swansea Bay health board highlighted failures in compassion, communication, and response to complaints, leading to an unreserved apology and an independent review of all Welsh maternity services; the report also exposed systemic issues, including understaff...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Senedd to Keep Names of Family Members Employed by MSs Secret for Safety

The Senedd's standards committee recommends keeping the names of family members employed by MSs secret for safety reasons, following reported harassment; this is one of several recommendations to improve transparency around the declaration of interests.

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44% Bias Score

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Bluetongue Vaccine Scepticism Threatens Welsh Livestock

Bluetongue virus cases near the Wales-England border have prompted concerns as less than 1% of Wales' eight million sheep are vaccinated, despite the potential for a 'catastrophic' impact on the agricultural sector.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Euro 2025: Reality Check for Wales and Poland Highlights Need for Domestic Football Investment

Wales and Poland's debut at Euro 2025 ended with a combined three points and a significant goal differential, highlighting the challenges faced by nations with less developed domestic football infrastructures compared to established teams. Both countries are now focusing on youth development and lea...

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Rugby Legend Alun Wyn Jones Appointed Honorary Colonel

King Charles III appointed rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones as honorary colonel of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Welsh, a role where Jones will serve as an ambassador, inspiring current and future generations and supporting the battalion's operations, in a ceremony held three hours ago.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Police Race Action Plan at Risk as Funding Ends

England and Wales' police race action plan, launched in 2020, faces deprioritization as central funding ends in March 2024, raising concerns about its long-term effectiveness and the lack of local force preparedness, despite some progress in black representation and reduced racial disparities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Wales Launches UK's First Ten-Year Child Sexual Abuse Strategy

The Welsh government announced a ten-year strategy to tackle child sexual abuse, estimating 25,000 children are affected annually in Wales, with online abuse a growing concern; the strategy prioritizes survivor voices and collaboration with support organizations.

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32% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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