…tests, organised by the OECD, measure the ability of 15-year-olds in reading, maths and science. Wales has traditionally performed poorly compared to the other UK nations in PISA, and with…
IWA Analysis: The Autumn Statement: Worrying Times Ahead for Wales’ Poorest
…in North East Wales; and extended tax relief for freeports. Certain benefits including universal credit will rise in line with inflation by 6.7%, the freeze on Local Housing Allowance will…
The Blue Badge application process: ‘inconsistent’ and ‘heartbreaking’
…day to day, and the type of medication they take. Stand North Wales CIC, a non-profit community interest company that represents families and young children with additional needs and disabilities,…
It’s time to rewire Wales’ creaky energy system so it’s fit for the future
…Wales forward. Join Wales’ leading independent think tank. Yet, the UK Committee on Climate Change and the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee both say we’re too slow rolling…
GB News and freedom of expression in Wales
…case study, Professor Hunt raised freedom of expression to justify his comments. By implication, he also challenged the decision that he and Wrexham University should part company. However, his comments…
Giving every child in Wales the best start in life
…But poverty and the compounding impacts of the cost of living crisis are threatening children’s development now and their outcomes in later life. Public Health Wales has been looking into…
IWA Winter Reception and AGM 2023
…Order of the Board Sarah Prescott Company Secretary, IWA NOTES: Any member of the Company entitled to attend, speak and vote at the above mentioned meeting may appoint a proxy…
IWA Analysis: Climate and Inequality: Where do we go from here?
…know, the global impacts of climate change are felt most by the nations (and people) least complicit in producing emissions. More than 91 per cent of deaths caused by climate-related…
Obituary: David Rowe-Beddoe, 1937 – 2023
…took on another international assignment for the American cosmetics company, Revlon – as President of its operations in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Then in 1983 he…