6 d. ago Tories call EHRC chair’s comments a ‘disgrace’ after she warns ‘demonisation of migrants’ bad for UK – politics live

Chris Philp says Mary-Ann Stephenson is dismissing ‘legitimate concerns about mass migration’The Green party has broadly welcomed the government’s animal welfare strategy. In a statement, the Green MP Adrian Ramsay said:There is much to welcome in the animal welfare strategy, but it must have real teeth to deliver for animals. Ministers must set clear timescales to phase out crates and cages, properly support farmers through the transition and not allow imports that don’t meet UK standards.I welcome the action on snares, hunting and puppy farming. Puppy legislation must end breeding for extreme, unhealthy traits in dogs. The strategy could go further for animals, particularly by ending greyhound racing, as the Welsh government is doing. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Big decision on wind farm project facing widespread opposition pushed back

Welsh Government planners have suspended the consultation process on the proposed 30-turbine wind farm near Llandrindod Wells

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1 week ago Welsh Government 'objects' to UK Government deciding how to spend money in Wales

Labour backbenchers wrote to the Prime Minister accusing him of rolling back on devolution and MSs from across the chamber agreed

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1 week ago Hyundai and Kia owners in for a payday as automakers reach $4.5m settlement

Under the nationwide settlement, the companies will offer free repairs to all eligible vehicles at a cost that could top $500 million

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1 week ago Health board's position 'deteriorates rapidly' as Welsh Government step in

The Welsh Government has escalated intervention at the Welsh health board

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1 week ago America’s largest chains accused of failing to pull botulism

A Target store in Arkansas promoted packs with a ‘Sale!’ sign

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2 w. ago We live in child benefit hotspot desperate mums trawl markets at 5am for dropped fruit next to A

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2 w. ago Baby formula tied to botulism outbreak could have been in American stores since 2022 as massive recall continues

The infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula has expanded following the company’s full product recall last month

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2 w. ago Fresh warning as baby formula botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies

Babies are vulnerable until about age 1 because their gut microbiomes are not mature enough to fight the toxin

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2 w. ago DfT update over police action to stop illegal habit that could cost you £2,500

You could instantly lose your driving licence if caught committing the offence

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2 w. ago The number of parents prosecuted under Welsh Government smacking ban

Hundreds of parents have been diverted from court onto education courses, campaigners found

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2 w. ago Welsh Government makes major announcement on free school meals

Councils will get an extra £8m to give all primary children, regardless of income, free lunch each day. The extra cash is to cover rising costs and adds 20p per meal

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3 w. ago Baby formula that sickened 39 babies with botulism is still on some store shelves, the FDA warns

Nearly two dozen states have seen cases of infant botulism in an outbreak that has taken an emotional toll on parents across the country

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3 w. ago How the embattled Welsh Government's bid to pass a budget is going

A deal has to be struck, but with whom?

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3 w. ago Baby formula to cost up to £500 a year less say Welsh and UK Governments

UK health secretary Wes Streeting said: 'It’s not right that manufacturers have been able to package up these products in a way that plays on the instincts of new mums and dads who are just trying to do what’s right for their child'

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3 w. ago Town's £2.6m flood defence scheme awaits final Welsh Government approval

A culvert scheme was identified in 2020 following devastating floods in 2018

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3 w. ago New loyalty points and vouchers plan 'to help parents save £500 on baby formula'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the Government will do more to help parents access baby formula at more affordable prices

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3 w. ago Parents set to save hundreds on baby formula in new crackdown

The Prime Minister says he aims to lift ‘half a million children out of poverty’

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3 w. ago Parents to save money on baby formula in new crackdown, Keir Starmer announces

Action will be taken on how infant formula is displayed and advertised after the watchdog found families were buying more expensive products due to unfounded claims about quality

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3 w. ago William urges investors to grasp ‘extraordinary possibilities’ on offer in Wales

The Prince of Wales hailed the King for his leadership in championing Welsh innovation.

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