Tag: Wales

Wednesday, December 7th 2022 - 20:08 UTC
Independence, one of three viable options for the future of Wales, “landmark” report for Plaid Cymru

As happened with Scotland struggling to obtain a second chance for an independence referendum, in Wales following a deal between the Welsh Labor government and Plaid Cymru, an independent commission will examine three viable options for the future of the country including independence.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Falklands: UK Overseas Territories shadow minister reaffirms Labour's resolute support

Cardiff South and Penarth Labour MP Stephen Doughty has reported on his visit to the Falkland Islands to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Liberation of the Islands, where he paid tribute to the men of Wales who lost their lives during the 1982 conflict and reaffirmed Labour's resolute support for the South Atlantic overseas territory.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 18:27 UTC
Corporal punishment of children banned by law in Wales

Effective Monday, Wales has banned all sorts of bodily punishment on children, which are still legal in England and Northern Ireland. Slapping or even shaking a child is tantamount to assault perpetrated against an adult, according to the new rules in force. Until Sunday, slapping was tolerated if it was a “reasonable punishment.”
Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Wales demanding UK government replace the promised EU after Brexit funds

“Negligible” progress has been made by the UK government to replace EU funds in Wales after Brexit, according to a committee of cross-party MPs. Former Welsh Secretary and senior Conservative MP Stephen Crabb said the situation was “simply unacceptable.”
Saturday, September 5th 2020 - 07:15 UTC
UK admits confusion for travelers arriving in Britain, because of different quarantine rules

Travelers to the United Kingdom faced what the transport minister said was confusion on Friday Wales and Scotland slapped a quarantine on arrivals from Portugal but England and Northern Ireland held back from restrictions.
Thursday, July 16th 2020 - 06:32 UTC
London to announce the return of EU reclaimed regulatory powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Britain will publish plans this Thursday to keep trade flowing freely between its constituent nations when regulatory powers are reclaimed from the European Union at the end of the year and redistributed to devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Friday, July 10th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
Wales mirrors England and Scotland air bridges to safe countries, but includes Spain

Welsh Government has amended its coronavirus regulations to allow people to travel to dozens of countries and overseas territories without having to quarantine on their return. The steps by the Government also means residents from those countries can now travel to Wales for summer holidays without having to self isolate.
Monday, November 18th 2019 - 09:42 UTC
Voting system reform in Wales: 16/17-year olds allowed to vote in council elections

Sixteen and 17-year-olds look set to vote in council elections as part of the biggest changes to Wales' voting system in 50 years. Legislation, to be introduced to the assembly on Monday, would also allow resident foreign nationals to vote.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
From Scotland, PM May will call for the strengthening unity and bonds of UK

Prime Minister Theresa May will urge her successor on Thursday to strengthen the bonds between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in a veiled criticism of those in her party who are widely thought to prefer Brexit to the union.
Monday, April 22nd 2019 - 08:25 UTC
Easter Sunday with record temperature in the UK

Three of the UK's nations have recorded their highest ever Easter Sunday temperatures, the Met Office has said. Scotland's peak was 23.4C (74F), in Edinburgh, while that same temperature was also the high point in Wales - coming in Cardiff. Northern Ireland beat a 95-year-old record when the mercury hit 21C at Helen's Bay near Bangor.