Institute of Welsh Affairs | Wales' Leading Independent Think Tank

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Our work brings together a breadth of expertise and aims to improve the political education of the nation and the accountability and transparency of our politicians.

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Latest from the welsh agenda Online

IWA Analysis: Increased investment and higher taxes: a recipe for growth for Wales?

Joe Rositer unpacks the UK Autumn Budget and what it may mean for the people of Wales.

1st November (31st October)

Port Talbot’s blast furnaces have fallen cold: the major challenges of the European steel industry

Across Europe, steelmakers face falling demand, global competition and the challenges of decarbonisation. Whilst Port Talbot will be switching to less energy-intensive electric arc furnaces, Sanjoy Sen looks at the alternative technologies that are emerging.

21st October (21st October)