…Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) occupies a possibly unique position within the context of a timeline of thought. Our terms of reference require us to consider Wales’ infrastructure needs within…
Health and the economy: Why devolved health is relevant in this UK General Election
…future spending at a UK Government level are therefore pertinent to Wales at this general election, mainly through indicating if more investment is likely to come to Wales through indicative…
The UK Economy and Wales: different levers, shared fates?
…80% of the Welsh Government’s Budget comes from the Welsh Block Grant (from UK Government, including UK taxes collected in Wales) and almost 20% comes from Welsh Government taxes. The…
Wales and the UK: settling the settlement
…conversation on governing better and bringing powers closer to the communities they seek to serve. Importantly, this process is also happening within Wales, with newly incorporated Corporate Joint Committee’s (previously…
‘Dismissed’ and ‘patronised’: Campaigners report being ignored by Welsh Government
…a desire to do what is right for their local communities. Yet, the conduct of the Welsh Labour Government has now forged an unusual sense of unity and purpose amongst…
Issue 72: Wales rises up
…Coal and Community in Wales – Images of the Miners’ Strike: before, during and after Amanda Powell What next for the steel town? Katie Lloyd Towards democratic and resilient energy…
In search of Welsh cinema
…back, the studio space they used is now being leased by the company behind Lionsgate. Wales’ geographic variety within a small area – beaches, mountains, urban cities and quaint villages…
Through a Welsh lens: IWA General Elections Explainers
…Successful Since devolution, Wales’ economy has not improved substantially in comparison to the rest of the UK. Common problems persist, with an economy that fails to deliver the same level…
Review: Nye, Wales Millennium Centre
…floor tiles, complete with fluorescent lighting, was perfect. By varying their levels, the set effortlessly transformed into the instantly recognizable green chairs of the House of Commons, making it immediately…