The Latest Breaking News from Gareth Thomas

Government considering taking over Horizon shortfall scheme from Post Office

Business minister Gareth Thomas said there were concerns over the Post Office’s ability to deliver the scheme.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Government-backed review to explore sustainability benefits for small businesses

The review aims to support millions of small UK businesses to boost their bottom line through greener practices.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Wales hit new low against South Africa as 12th straight loss piles on Warren Gatland pressure

Wales go a whole calendar year without notching a single Test victory for the first time since 1937

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024

UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened

Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

Fiji claim historic win in Cardiff as Wales fall further into crisis

Wales 19-24 Fiji: Warren Gatland’s men slumped to a 10th straight defeat

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

We know importance of next few weeks, says Gatland as Wales bid to find form

Wales kick off the autumn schedule against Fiji on Sunday, followed by fixtures with Australia and world champions South Africa.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Families of post office operators may be able claim Horizon compensation, says minister

Government is looking into gaps in eligibility criteria that mean family and employees of branch owners cannot claim

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024

Warren Gatland includes uncapped wing Blair Murray in Wales side to face Fiji

Wales are targeting their first Test match win since the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

Post office operators will not all get payouts by March deadline, says minister

Gareth Thomas admits compensation date for those caught up in Horizon IT scandal difficult to achieve

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024