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Time to Invest in Our Carbon-rich Habitats

Greater investment in Wales’ natural ecosystems can ensure we meet our climate targets as well as maximise additional social and economic benefits, writes Alex Phillips.

8th March (8th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Part Two: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

Dr John Ball explores different constitutional options for Wales and the UK and argues that only independence enables the necessary powers for each nation.

4th March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Part One: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

In the first of a two part essay, Dr John Ball examines the journey to a devolved Wales and sets out why the current settlement is inadequate.

3rd March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy
Charlotte Williams pictured in Adelaide, South Australia. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

‘When We Say Black History, What We Mean is Racial Justice’ 

Shavanah Taj talks to Charlotte Williams who is leading a working group to improve the teaching of themes relating to BAME communities and experiences across the school curriculum.

2nd March (2nd March)
  • Politics and Policy

Wales, the Pandemic and Building a Better Future

Dan Roberts explains why Welsh organisations are collecting stories of the pandemic and how it helps us plan for the post-Covid future.

1st March (26th February)
  • People and Places

The Inverse Care Law in 2021

Dr Mair Hopkin explains why life expectancy and mental wellbeing is poorer in deprived communities and why having the same health services across Wales won’t address these issues.

26th February (3rd March)
  • People and Places

Welsh Housing Survey: Better Data isn’t a Partisan Issue

Evidence-based policymaking should be taken as standard – so why are we relying on anecdotal evidence? Mike Hedges MS and Laura Jones MS argue for a Welsh Housing Survey.

25th February (23rd February)
  • Politics and Policy

The Future of Qualifications in Wales 

A suite of new GCSEs and bitesize qualifications to target practical skills in mathematics and languages; Emyr George explores reforms to the curriculum.

24th February (22nd February)
  • Politics and Policy

How Housing Associations Can Help Tackle Homelessness

More affordable homes for the future is crucial, but social housing services such as money advice teams still play a pivotal role in reducing homelessness, writes Paul Bevan.

23rd February (19th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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