The Latest Breaking News from Julie James

Hundreds attend Caernarfon rally highlighting housing 'crisis' in Wales

The aim of the rally was to send a message to the Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, and demand a Property Act which would regulate the market

Wales Online · May 8, 2023

Welsh Government told to apologise for 'lack of transparency' over appointments

The Welsh Govt failed to declare that a Labour council leader was being reappointed to body

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2023

Mark Drakeford and Labour MSs vote for motion criticising their own roads review which cancelled dozens of major projects

A huge majority in the Senedd acknowledged the review's shortcomings

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2023

Wales pledges £50m to bring derelict empty homes back into use

Labour hopes plan for up to 2,000 properties will help younger people return to places they grew up

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

Brecon Beacons board adds disabled, LGBT and minority-ethnic champions

Welsh government wants new board members to make the national park feel more inclusive to everyone

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Landmark decision on mega poultry farm could mean ‘life or death’ of River Wye

Welsh government considers whether to block plan after experts say manure from intensive units is turning Wye into ‘pea soup’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

Help to Buy Wales is extended for another two years - with a higher price cap

A new version of the scheme with a higher price cap is set to be introduced in April and will be available to applications until March 2025

Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022

Meet the Long Eaton asylum seeker who spends his spare time litter picking

Issa Mahamat fled his homeland, Chad, to save his life. Now, he volunteers to help the town where he lives - and he has been praised for his hard work

Nottingham Post · Dec 3, 2022

Welsh Government announces new state-owned energy developer to combat cost of living and climate emergency

'This is an historic moment for Wales... We are taking positive action to ensure we deliver on our net zero commitments in ways that benefit our communities'

Wales Online · Oct 25, 2022

Welsh Government to set up state-owned renewable energy company

The firm will launch in April 2024 with projects to begin in 2026-2027

Birmingham Post · Oct 25, 2022