Wales

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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of 2021, it had a population of 3.2 million. It has a total area of 21,218 square kilometres (8,192 sq mi) and over 2,700 kilometres (1,680 mi) of coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. Its capital and largest city is Cardiff.

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Welsh Secretary: I understand why UK farmers are concerned The Welsh secretary says "I understand why farmers are concerned", but says only "a few farms" will be affected by controversial changes to inheritance tax announced in the government's Autumn budget... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 5 days ago

Govt pledges £13m of funding to help steelworkers The Welsh secretary has announced £13m of funding to help steelworkers affected by job losses. Jo Stevens adds the fund is part of an £80m commitment "to protect steel communities". Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:34Published 5 days ago

Assisted dying: What’s in the new bill? Details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the assisted dying bill, have been revealed. The proposed legislation for England and Wales, brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:56Published 1 week ago

UK nations mark Armistice Day People in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland remember the fallen and stand in silence for two minutes as they mark Armistice Day. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

Nigel Farage on Reform UK’s ‘big potential’ in Wales Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says his party has “big potential” in Wales after a poll by Survation found that Reform were the third most popular party in the principality, ahead of the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 2 weeks ago

Watch\| Steffan Jones, Former Welsh Cricketer Speaks on Indian Pacers & His Special Project Pacelab Former Welsh cricketer Steffan Jones, in an interview with OneIndia, emphasized India’s massive cricket market as a key focus for his PaceLab initiative. He shared insights from his training sessions.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:57Published on October 1, 2024

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'I had a friend die last month': Two-thirds of teens living with fear of violence, charity warns Children do not feel safe, a charity has warned, as a survey finds two-thirds of teens in England and Wales have a fear of violence. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
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