A leading Welsh think tank has warned that the decision to cap benefit increases at 1% could end up doing far more harm to the Welsh economy than the recession itself. In concluding that the policy will “hit Wales hard”test
A housing association in Wales has warned that the Government’s Bedroom Tax will hit many tenants “like a hurricane”. Under the Welfare Reform Act, passed last year, the new tax will, from April 2013 see the level of benefit thattest
Left Foot Forward’s Devolution Correspondent Ed Jacobs looks ahead to what 2013 has in store for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction to George Osborne’s autumn statement from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The UK braces ahead of the autumn statement tomorrow and the message from all the nations is clear – now is the time to change course.
Across the UK the message is clear – whilst stronger press regulation is needed, any system underpinned by statute would be a regressive and unhelpful step.
After an eventful few weeks for devolution, Ed Jacobs looks at what the future of the UK may well be.
After the Silk Commission has finished its report, recommendations for greater fiscal powers have been well received in Wales.
Finance minister Jane Hutt delivered the second draft budget since the 2011 Assembly elections in Wales yesterday.
At the Labour Party Conference, it is Scotland and Wales is providing the testing ground for the two debates likely to dominate much of the party conference.
