Wales children's care costs soar despite profit ban
Welsh councils reveal children's care costs have doubled after profit elimination policy drove providers away. Authorities face £400m budget shortfall and service cuts.
Welsh councils reveal children's care costs have doubled after profit elimination policy drove providers away. Authorities face £400m budget shortfall and service cuts.
New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.
New data reveals Wales faces an entrepreneurial crisis with start-ups declining 25% - nearly double the UK average. Discover the economic impact and urgent solutions needed.
Drivers in Wales face new pavement parking restrictions. Learn how this move impacts accessibility and traffic flow across the nation.
The Princess of Wales shares a reflective autumn message on change and nature with Prince William and their children. Discover her inspiring words on growth.
Historians are uncovering North Wales' Jewish heritage and seeking memories of businesses like Wartski's jewellers, who created royal wedding rings. Share your stories.
A grateful father from Rhyl completes the Chester Marathon, raising £1,660 for the Wales Air Ambulance that transported his premature daughter nine years ago. Read his inspiring story.
A 17-year-old girl, Lainie Williams, was tragically stabbed to death inside her Cefn Fforest home. Her mother was seriously injured. An 18-year-old man is in custody. Read for details.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces UK's first small modular reactor at Wylfa and AI growth zone in Wales, creating over 6,500 jobs for decades to come.
A minor 0.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Anglesey. Discover the details of the tremor and the scientific research into solar activity links.
Cneifio Cylch's sheep shearing community has raised nearly £200,000 for Wales Air Ambulance over 14 years, funding 56 lifesaving missions across rural Wales. Discover their incredible story.
North Pembrokeshire's Eglwyswrw Young Farmers Club presents £2000 to Wales Air Ambulance after year of fundraising events including tractor runs and quiz nights.
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
Former care worker Tsitsi Mtasa's AI platform Wisterias joins a life sciences trade mission to Ireland. Discover how her innovation is set to transform care for SMEs.
Over 100 Welsh apprentices celebrated graduation with Cambrian Training Company. The event also featured the Team Wales torch relay ahead of WorldSkills UK National Finals.
BBC Radio Wales presenter Lynda Shahwan was found dead just days after being discharged from a Canadian hospital following a car crash. The inquest hears details.
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
A new report from CBI Wales and University of South Wales reveals 86% of women believe leadership favours certain personas. Discover the solutions to create more inclusive workplaces.
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.
Business leaders across Wales are calling for a fundamental shift in government approach, demanding genuine advocacy and practical support to unlock the nation's economic potential.
Discover how Kelly Jones, a dedicated carer from Bargoed, won the prestigious Wales Care Award for her extraordinary compassion and commitment to care home residents.
Talented musician from Gwynedd returns to his roots with special concert raising vital funds for RNIB Cymru after receiving life-changing support for his visual impairment.
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
The Princess of Wales will make a significant visit to the West Midlands next week, continuing her vital work championing early childhood development with key engagements across the region.
Major legislative shift means council tax bills are set to rise for millions across England and Wales this week. Discover how the new rules affect your household budget and what exemptions apply.
Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.
Discover how Cardiff residents joined forces in a massive community clean-up event, removing litter and enhancing green spaces across the city in a remarkable display of civic pride.
The vital Wales Air Ambulance service faces a critical shortage of volunteers in Ceredigion and is appealing for local heroes to step forward and support their life-saving missions across rural Wales.
A groundbreaking heritage project preserving the stories of armed forces veterans in Wales receives significant National Lottery Community Fund support, ensuring their experiences are remembered for generations.