Welsh Language Unit News Today

Weve launched a new consultation to review our Welsh Language Scheme, which is open for views until 8 April 2022.

How HM Revenue & Customs handles Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit cases

Guidance for staff working through PAYE processes for individuals and employers

Plans for 30 new homes at Pen-y-Ffridd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor. Screengrab from planning application. Planning inspectors have overruled Gwynedd’s councillors by allowing permission to build 30 homes near Ysbyty Gwynedd, despite claims that traffic is already “bonkers” in the area. December saw Gwynedd’s planning committee turn down a housing association’s application for the mix of two and three bedroom homes at Pen-y-Ffridd, Penrhosgarnedd on the outskirts of Bangor. Committe...

Last updated 4 October 2018. The purpose of this Practice Direction is to reflect the principles of the Welsh Language Act 1993 and the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 that in the administration of justice in Wales, the English and Welsh languages should be treated on the basis of equality. 1. GENERAL 1.1 This practice direction applies to civil proceedings in or having a connection with Wales. 1.2The existing practice of conducting a hearing in Wales entirely in the Welsh langu...