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Cycling plans in Wales at risk, warn campaigners

Warning as Welsh government moves focus away from building cycle infrastructure.

The front of the Senedd building in Cardiff Bay

Tories vow to end Welsh government working from home

Conservatives in Wales pledge to freeze pay to some government workers and end working from home.

Rachel Reeves at the Plasdwr housing development in Radyr, Cardiff wearing navy suit and burgundy blouse. She is standing outside at a microphone in front of houses under construction and a digger in the background.

Reeves criticised by Labour MP on benefits cuts

Rachel Reeves is accused of taking benefits "from our most vulnerable" by MP Steve Witherden.

Vulnerable children's details at risk in data breach

A council document says the cybersecurity failure poses "a potential safeguarding risk to children".

Some children vaping in class, say teachers

In a survey, teachers said vaping affects pupils' concentration as a new law moves a step closer.

The front of the Senedd building in Cardiff Bay

Tories vow to end Welsh government working from home

Conservatives in Wales pledge to freeze pay to some government workers and end working from home.

A head a shoulders picture of Eluned Morgan wearing glasses and smiling in the Senedd chamber with a microphone in the background

First minister refuses to back welfare cuts

Eluned Morgan refuses to back benefit cuts announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this week.

Howard Evans wearing a blue chequered shirt looking at the camera. He has white, short hair which is combed over to one side.

Rating system launched for care homes in Wales

Ratings will be displayed online and at the home to help families asses the quality of care provided.

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Mental health funding announced for steelworks town

More than £3m has been set aside to help workers at Tata for mental health support.

Rachel Reeves at the Plasdwr housing development in Radyr, Cardiff wearing navy suit and burgundy blouse. She is standing outside at a microphone in front of houses under construction and a digger in the background.

Reeves criticised by Labour MP on benefits cuts

Rachel Reeves is accused of taking benefits "from our most vulnerable" by MP Steve Witherden.

Fears 19th Century canal could start to run dry in days

A bilingual Covid-19 sign in a high street encouraging two metre social distancing during the pandemic. A pedestrian wearing a face mask can be seen beside the sign. The pedestrianised street is shiny and wet from rain.

Tories pull out of Senedd Covid probe over oaths

It is unclear what will happen to the Senedd Covid committee amid row over witness evidence.

Eluned Morgan interviewed in front of the Senedd "funnel"

Morgan doesn't know 'direct effect' of welfare cuts

First minister awaiting Wales-specific impact assessment requested two weeks before Spring Statement.

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Woman 'losing sleep' over disability welfare reform

Sam Brown is one of millions of people who receive a benefit that could become harder to claim.

A supermarket shelf stocked with many different kinds of crisps

The foods restricted in Welsh shops as ban approved

Plans to restrict a list of foods classed as unhealthy in shops are approved by 25 votes to 24.

Rachel Reeves wearing a burgundy jumper. She is standing in front of an orange, yellow and gold background.

How will the Spring Statement affect Wales?

The details of the Spring Statement are expected on Wednesday