More than 500 properties in England and Wales were hit by Storm Bert floods Ministers reveal extent of damage as Met Office issues latest severe weather warning for parts of southern England The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
‘More straight talking’: How Reform UK is gaining support in Wales Lack of faith in politics is a running theme among voters interviewed by the Guardian, but some believe Farage’s party may be worth a try The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Welsh government urged to safeguard Celtic rainforests Conservation groups’ report warns remaining temperate rainforest sites and ‘vital habitats’ are in poor condition The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools – new research Bullying in schools is widespread, and it has consequences that can last through childhood and into adulthood. Research has found that children who are frequently bullied are more likely to self-harm, and being bullied in childhood has been linked with a higher risk of depression as an adult. The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024
More flooding likely this week after rain from Storm Bert, UK minister says Warnings remain in England and Wales as ex Environment Agency chair says not enough is spent on flood defences The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Country diary: A gothic masterpiece reaching out of the ground Halkyn Mountain, Flintshire, north Wales: This area of ancient, undisturbed land is rich with fungi. Star of the show is the Cordyceps, scourge of nearby ghost moths The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Forecasters and flood defences under scrutiny after UK’s Storm Bert ordeal Hundreds of properties flooded and Welsh town hit by landslip as major incident declared in Northamptonshire The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024
‘No lessons have been learned’: as floods recede, anger rises in south Wales valleys In the towns devastated by Storm Bert, residents question whether enough was done to warn of flood risk The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024
Assisted dying bill would create the worst thought-out legal framework anywhere in the world – legal expert The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill will allow adults in England and Wales who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to end their own life. The current law on assisted dying needs to be reformed, but this bill is not the solution. It proposes a morally… The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024
Overnight visitors to Wales could pay ‘tourism tax’ under Welsh Government plans The Welsh Government estimated that the levy could generate up to £33 million a year if all Welsh local authorities introduce it. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
Storm Bert Causes Flooding Chaos In England And Wales Residents in England and Wales face challenges post-Storm Bert with severe flooding and warnings. Climate change exacerbates storm impact. Authorities urge... Top News · Nov 25, 2024
Cost of Welsh tourist tax revealed as proposal sets out 2027 introduction Visitors to Wales staying overnight could be charged with an extra levy by 2027 The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
Wales may introduce visitor levy for people staying overnight Proposal would give councils option to charge 75p-£1.25 a night to help alleviate pressure on local services The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024
Storm Bert: UK weather warnings map reveals which areas are most at risk of flooding More than 200 flood alerts have been issued for residents across England and Wales The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Welsh Government announces changes to controversial farming payment scheme Farmers will no longer be asked to have a minimum of 10% tree cover on their land.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Send crisis in England and Wales leaving children more vulnerable, says report Experts point to increased risk of criminal and sexual exploitation and call for urgent action from government
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Storm Bert: forecasters and politicians criticised after devastating floods Critics claim warnings and defences were inadequate but Met Office says storm was ‘well forecast’
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Natural Resources Wales to review Storm Bert weather warnings A major incident was declared in the Rhondda Cynon Taf region on Sunday, with up to 300 properties in the area affected by flooding from the storm.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Storm Bert: environment secretary says flood defences in ‘worst condition on record’ after Tory government – as it happened Steve Reed has criticised previous administration and promised £2.4bn to improve facilities
Marie Claire · Nov 25, 2024 A woman is killed by a man every 2.7 days in the UK — the time to act is now 25 shocking stats about the impact and scale of gender-based violence
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Violence on social media making teenagers afraid to go out, study finds Quarter of teens who see violence online are being served clips via algorithms, survey in England and Wales finds
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Storm Bert disruption continues as full impact of treacherous weather emerges Hundreds of properties have been flooded, roads were turned into rivers and winds of up to 82mph were recorded during Storm Bert.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 Thousands of bar staff in England and Wales to be trained to spot spiking Training for 10,000 hospitality workers announced as Keir Starmer hosts talks on tackling violence against women
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024 Major incident declared in South Wales as Storm Bert takes its toll Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue, Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police have declared a major incident.
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024 Body found in search for missing dog walker as Storm Bert sparks flooding in Wales Brian Perry was feared to have been swept up in the River Conwy