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Welsh government launches shadow authority to seek broadcasting powers

Welsh government launches shadow authority to seek broadcasting powers

The Welsh government has announced a working group to provide advice on the potential establishment of a Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority. The move follows expert recommendations but has been criticized by opposition parties in the Senedd.

Politics ·15 Jul 2026, 23:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Welsh Government reports two-year waits at four-year low

Welsh Government reports two-year waits at four-year low

Welsh NHS waiting times for two-year pathways reached their lowest level since March 2021 in June 2025, even as emergency departments faced record attendance.

NHS ·7 Jul 2026, 12:38 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Thousands in Wales wait months for therapies, data show

Thousands in Wales wait months for therapies, data show

New data reveals the highest monthly wait times for psychological therapies in six years. Mind Cymru is urging the Welsh Government to prioritize care.

NHS ·7 Jul 2026, 11:34 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS Wales misses waiting lists targets ahead of Senedd election

NHS Wales misses waiting lists targets ahead of Senedd election

Provisional data shows the Welsh Government missed three primary healthcare targets, with approximately 666,700 people waiting for treatment in March 2026.

NHS ·4 Jul 2026, 08:05 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS Wales App adds waiting list tracking for patients

NHS Wales App adds waiting list tracking for patients

Patients in Wales can now monitor their hospital referral status and wait times through the NHS Wales App. The update offers greater transparency for those on waiting lists since December.

NHS ·3 Jul 2026, 12:33 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS waiting lists in Wales fall to their lowest level in six years

NHS waiting lists in Wales fall to their lowest level in six years

Official data reveals NHS waiting lists in Wales have fallen to their lowest level in nearly six years following eight consecutive months of decline. Despite progress in planned care, the system continues to face challenges in emergency departments and cancer treatment services.

NHS ·2 Jul 2026, 07:03 ·Owen Patel 3 min read