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Cwmpas held its Communities Creating Homes conference at the beginning of May. The event, held at the Temple of Peace, Cardiff, celebrated the progress made so far with community-led housing in Wales and also discussed future challenges and opportunities.
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Joe Rossiter examines the latest report from the UK Climate Change Committee and what it means for policymakers and the public alike.
The politicisation of NHS Wales: how ideology risks compromising patient care
Gary Howells questions whether NHS Wales’ reluctance to form private-sector partnerships will lead to worsening clinical performance.