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1 month ago | 
research.senedd.wales | Claire Thomas |Peter SE Davies |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
On 18 March 2025 the to health and disability benefits. Further changes were announced in the Spring Statement. s the current welfare system is financially unsustainable and reform “makes moral sense”. , an estimated further 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, will be pushed into relative poverty in England and Wales as a result of the reforms. The UK Government has not provided a separate Welsh assessment, but there are concerns that by the changes.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Claire Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
In January 2024 a report into the culture at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) revealed “serious deficiencies” in the service including the behaviour of staff, and the ‘toleration of problematic behaviours’ such as sexual harassment, racism and discrimination. The report prompted the Welsh Government to take unprecedented action and .
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Claire Thomas
Senior equine trainer Barzan gently held Sapphire, a young horse he's nurtured, while 27-year-old Hadia smiled as she stood beside a chestnut-colored foal. She placed one hand on the horse's back and softly stroked his neck with the other. Hadia and Barzan are both Yazidi, a Kurdish-speaking ethnic and religious minority. They also survived being captured by the Islamic State militant group.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
lehighvalleystyle.com | Claire Thomas
B Social opened its doors in July, bringing a state-of-the-art multi-entertainment center and event venue to Bethlehem’s Saucon Valley Square shopping center. Utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide guests with a unique, multifaceted experience, the venue features more than 70 screens and two next-generation, high-performance, mega-spectacular LED walls.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Claire Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
People from ethnic minority backgrounds face significant disparities in housing, education, employment, and healthcare. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says there’s been areas of positive change in reducing racial inequality in Wales. However, the Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice (ESJ) Committee believes there’s still a lot to do to ensure people in Wales don’t experience racism and discrimination in their daily lives.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Amy Clifton |Claire Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
This is the second article in a two-part series focused on social care workers. Our first article looked at recent visa restrictions for migrant workers, which is likely to put further pressure on a workforce already struggling to fill vacancies. This article looks at what we know about the current state of the workforce and the pressure on the sector, which is contributing to rising concerns about modern slavery and exploitation in social care.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
exbulletin.com | Sara Moran |Claire Thomas |Senedd Research
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has changed the world. The invasion has caused massive civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure, forcing almost six million Ukrainians to seek safety and support across Europe. By 13 February, almost 7,500 Ukrainians had come to Wales with the support of the UK and Welsh government. Welsh trade with Ukraine continues at a reduced rate after falling since the invasion began 725 days ago.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
research.senedd.wales | Sara Moran |Claire Thomas |Senedd Research |Welsh Parliament
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has changed the world. The invasion has caused massive civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure, forcing nearly six million Ukrainians to seek safety and support across Europe. By 13 February, almost 7,500 Ukrainians had come to Wales with the support of the UK and Welsh governments. Wales’s trade with Ukraine continues at a reduced scale after falling since the start of the invasion 725 days ago.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
research.senedd.wales | Hannah Johnson |Claire Thomas |Joe Wilkes |Senedd Research
■ 26% of survey respondents participating in a professional capacity or on behalf of an organisation said they represented the public sector – a decrease from 33% in pilot 1. ■ The third/voluntary sector remains well represented, at 30% of respondents. ■ Professional bodies and trade unions represented 14% of the survey responses – an increase from 8% in pilot 1. ■ 11% of respondents were from the academic/research sector, which is an increase from 8% in pilot 1.
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
bunow.com | Claire Thomas
The federal government will be conducting a nationwide test for the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts at approximately 14:20 ET on Wednesday, October 4th. The Wireless Emergency Alert System will send an alert to anyone who has a cellphone. The alert will read “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is required.” The test will also be broadcast on all radios and televisions.
