Politics

Monmouthshire council argues affordable housing need justifies 770 new homes on farmland, amid objections from inspectors and a major housebuilder.

Conservatives press Welsh Government over unanswered wartime support query as ethical defence framework development continues.

Tanya Ednan‑Laperouse calls for consistent allergy safety rules in Welsh schools after her daughter’s fatal reaction.

The minister said the new route, planned to run east of the existing Britannia Bridge, could cost around £670 million.

Ceredigion Council’s U1516 closure adds 20 miles to journeys, extending travel times by up to 40 minutes for motorists and locals.

Llinos Medi urges the Chancellor to halve VAT on hair and beauty services, citing threats to apprenticeships and rising self‑employment in salons.

Ynysddu councillors urge Caerphilly Council to test a lay‑by near Ty Llwyd quarry after a documentary revealed PCB levels 140 times above background.

Spain’s socialist government called a snap election after Junts per Catalunya rejected two housing reforms, a move likened to the SNP’s 1979 vote that toppled James Callaghan.

From April, Powys will charge up to 300 % council tax on homes empty for ten years, aiming to curb vacancy and ease the housing shortage.

Torfaen Council examines a proposal for ball‑stop fencing and netting around the £2m 3G pitch at Abersychan Comprehensive, with public comments due by 22 Oct.