Posts Tagged ‘public spending’

AWEMA – a failure of governance

AWEMA – a failure of governance

The situation at Awema is perhaps the biggest scandal around the use of public money since devolution began and damages more than just the two people at the heart of the storm

An “extraordinary failure”

An “extraordinary failure”

As the Public Accounts Committee in Westminster condemns an “extraordinary failure” at the Ministry of Defence, one of the Committee members explains why public money has been spent so unwisely

High Speed Rail – Where next?

High Speed Rail – Where next?

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond’s vision of a high speed rail network not only excludes Wales, it will further damage our competitiveness

Tackling poverty behind the scenes

Tackling poverty behind the scenes

Later today the Welsh Assembly Government tables next year’s budget for Wales – but cutting local authority budgets will put vital social justice projects in danger

Our commitment to the NHS in Wales

Our commitment to the NHS in Wales

When the Welsh Assembly Government publishes its budget today, the Welsh Conservatives will highlight why they believe health spending should be protected. Here, their Assembly Health Spokesperson explains why

Moving forward

Moving forward

What are the big issues facing political Wales in the coming months? One of the Assembly’s liveliest members shares her view

Housing benefit cuts – all stick and no carrot?

Housing benefit cuts – all stick and no carrot?

Today, nine major Welsh charities and membership organisations have united to condemn the UK government’s proposed cuts to housing benefit and local housing allowance in Wales – here they explain why

Fiscal and political castration

Fiscal and political castration

So you think the Comprehensive Spending Review is our biggest worry? The European Union is now setting our finance policy

Time to change the narrative in Wales

Time to change the narrative in Wales

Don’t believe the hype: Labour is taking contradictory positions on public finances and it’s time for the Conservatives in Wales to set the record straight

How definitive must Labour be about the deficit?

How definitive must Labour be about the deficit?

The battle is over, and Ed Miliband has emerged the unlikely victor. Here, WalesHome’s two brothers argue over how he should face his first big challenge

The next Welsh Assembly Government

The next Welsh Assembly Government

Are we heading next May to One Wales Mark II or are there other possible alternatives?

Can Local Authorities save £200m per year?

The lead story on BBC Wales today reveals that our local authorities predict budget shortfalls of £200m per year for 3 years, and the necessary cuts range between 5% and 20%. Inevitably, the headlines focus on the fear. Depending who you quote its either “frightening” or “painful” or worse. The impact on local economies (such [...]