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Household water bills in England and Wales to rise by average of 26% this year
Customers face the biggest annual increase since utilities were privatised 36 years agoFinancial Times - 23h -
Williams, Adams and Jenkins return for Wales' Six Nations opener
British and Irish Lions duo Josh Adams and Liam Williams return for Wales' Six Nations opener against France, along with Dafydd Jenkins.BBC News - 1d -
Dupont returns to captain France against Wales
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns to captain France in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Puberty blocker ban in Wales unlawful - politician
Recent years have seen a significant increase in demand for puberty blockers.BBC News - 1d -
Israel Urged to Reverse UNRWA Ban
Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.The New York Times - 1d -
Jones aims to help lift Wales in Six Nations role
Former prop Adam Jones will act as Wales' scrum consultant for the Six Nations, which starts with the trip to France on Friday.BBC News - 3d -
Will cycling ban carbon monoxide rebreathing?
Cycling's world governing body the UCI is expected to vote for a ban on the use of carbon monoxide rebreathing equipment this week, but why?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Wynne Evans 'taking time off' BBC Radio Wales show
Welsh broadcaster Wynne Evans will not appear on his BBC Radio Wales show following sexualised remark.BBC News - 3d -
Wales’ Dafydd Jenkins: ‘It’s about getting a bit of pride back in the badge’
Lock on a daunting Six Nations, handling injury, why Welsh players should play in the Premiership and family pressure. The Six Nations is no place for the weak or the meek. Particularly not on a ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Papers: Reeves' war on 'blockers' and Southport 'fatal errors'
Rachel Reeves' plans for the economy and a report on failings in the Prevent programme lead the papers.BBC News - 4d -
PM vows to end 'blockers' delaying power, rail and home-building projects
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Organised crime unit expanded in prisons in England and Wales to fight escalating gang activity
Amid increasing drone use and drug-related violence, the prisons minister, James Timpson, is ‘beefing up’ measures. The Prison Service is “beefing up” a cadre of officers dedicated to smashing ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
The TikTok ban and online migration
Online communities are nomadic – one digital place will never hold them forever. The United States of America deleted TikTok late in the evening of 18 January. I was on the train home from The ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
What's next for Trump on TikTok ban?
Many Americans are waiting to see how President Trump will handle the TikTok ban that former President Joe Biden signed into law. CBS News' Jan Crawford breaks down what could happen next for the ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Wales 'lacks plan' to tackle scale of nature loss
One in six species - such as water voles and curlews - are at risk of vanishing from Wales.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Wales failing to tackle alarming decline in nature, report finds
One in six Welsh species threatened with extinction but report says Welsh government lacks ‘action and investment’. The Welsh government is failing to halt the “alarming” decline in nature, putting ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
VPNs not a workaround for U.S. TikTok ban
U.S. TikTok users hoping to find a workaround to access the banned app are finding that virtual private networks are no help, hinting that the company has taken extra precautions to ensure ...NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump Considering TikTok Ban Delay
President-elect Donald Trump may grant an extension allowing TikTok to keep going beyond the ban.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails. Conditions similar to Covid lockdowns should be imposed on ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Water back for some in Wales outage but thousands face weekend without
Businesses have been forced to shut and events cancelled as disruption enters a third day.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
A Big, Bold TikTok Ban
Banning the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
‘Political wind change’ on TikTok ban as Supreme Court upholds ban
The Supreme Court upholds a law that could ban TikTok in the United States as President Biden and President-elect Trump consider their options. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett and ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
TikTok Influencers React to a Potential Ban
Grief, frustration and tears followed the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company to divest from the app, teeing up a ban set to take effect Sunday. The justices sided with the ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Fears for vulnerable as thousands without water for days in North Wales
Work continues to restore water to thousands of homes, with concerns for vulnerable people.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
What the TikTok ban means for you
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What to expect if TikTok ban takes effect As a potential TikTok ban looms, millions of U.S. users are ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
TikTok ban: Here’s what to expect if the app is banned in the U.S. on Sunday
The U.S. Supreme Court is viewed as open to upholding a national-security law that will shut down the video-sharing app nationwide on Sunday if it continues to be controlled by its Chinese parent ...MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns
Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year
Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024. Tory police cuts are only part of the crisis affecting victims of crime Victims ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’
‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales
The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
‘I’m bursting with ideas’: Michael Sheen launches new national theatre for Wales
Welsh star promises big, bold plays that bring vital ‘under-explored’ stories about Wales to life. Michael Sheen, a global star of screen and stage, is spearheading a new national theatre for ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
‘Fairy porn’: is this booming erotica genre an insult to Wales?
Some of these raunchy fantasy novels borrow heavily from Welsh mythology - prompting concerns about misrepresentation. Name: Fairy porn novels.. Age: Centuries old, but recently having a ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors
High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian eraFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends
Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".BBC News - Jan. 1
