Wales

Country in northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km² (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and 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.

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COVID-19: UK braced for anti-lockdown protests as WHO warns 2m could die Madrid, Moscow, Wales and Israel announced new health measures on Friday in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, which continues to accelerate in Europe. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:20Published 3 days ago

How does the Covid-19 tracing app work? The technology in our pockets can now play a role in tracing the spread ofcoronavirus, with the launch of an app for England and Wales. But how shouldthe app be used, who should use it and will it even.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published 5 days ago

Ryan Reynolds stars in Welsh soccer team takeover Star of the Deadpool films Ryan Reynolds and Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney have revealed plans to invest in a Welsh soccer team. Wrexham plays its games in the fifth tier of the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:03Published 5 days ago

Ryan Reynolds in talks to take over struggling Welsh Wrexham AFC Ryan Reynolds has been identified as one of the big name investors who want to pump cash into Welsh football team, Wrexham Association Football Club. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 5 days ago

Covid-19 contact tracing app rolls out across England and Wales A coronavirus contact tracing app is launching across England and Wales onThursday in what the Health Secretary has called “an important step forward”in our fight against the “invisible.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

Mark Drakeford announces new Covid-19 restrictions First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has outlined new Covid-19 measures for the public in an attempt to stop the rise in cases. The 10pm curfew set out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:12Published 1 week ago

London mayor calls on PM to work with him on coronavirus London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the prime minister to invite him to Tuesday's Cobra meeting and "work together" to tackle Covid-19. Boris Johnson will chair a Cobra emergency committee, which.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:18Published 1 week ago

Rayner: Shocking PM hasn't spoken to parties about lockdown Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner says it is shocking Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not consulted with other parties throughout the Covid-19. The first ministers of Wales and Scotland, as well.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Gareth Bale Arrives At Spurs’ Training Ground Ahead of Deal Gareth Bale has arrived back in the UK ahead of confirming a deal to return to Tottenham Hotspur. The Welsh footballer became the world’s most expensive player when he signed for Real Madrid in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 2 weeks ago

Gareth Bale back in UK ahead of Tottenham deal Gareth Bale has arrived back in the UK ahead of confirming a deal to return to Tottenham Hotspur. The Welsh footballer became the world's most expensive player when he signed for Real Madrid in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Working from office could become history Wales's first minister had the idea to keep a third of the workforce on rotation at home permanently. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:56Published 2 weeks ago

Gareth Bale’s representatives ‘discuss Tottenham return’ Gareth Bale’s representatives are working on a deal to take the Real Madridwinger back to Tottenham, the PA news agency understands. The 31-year-oldswapped the north London club for the Spanish.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

Police patrol as new ‘rule of six’ restrictions begin The 'rule of six' comes into effect today in England and Wales, banning social gatherings of more than six people in indoor and outdoor settings. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 2 weeks ago

How does the new NHS contact tracing app work? Businesses across England and Wales are being encouraged to download NHS Testand Trace QR codes to prepare for the launch of an official contact tracingapp. The app, which is currently being trialled.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 2 weeks ago

NHS tracing app to launch in England and Wales later this month The NHS Covid-19 app is to be launched across England and Wales within twoweeks, with pubs, restaurants and other businesses urged to have codes readyfor customers to check in when they visit. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

What are the new rules on social gatherings? The number of people that can attend social gatherings will be slashed to sixin England following a rise in coronavirus cases across the UK. From Monday,people will not be allowed to meet in large.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Caerphilly prepares to go into local lockdown Shoppers stocked up on food and there were long queues for Covid-19 testing asthe Welsh county borough of Caerphilly prepared to go into local lockdown,following a “significant rise” in coronavirus.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

Neco Williams and Wales ‘can’t wait’ to face England after victory over Bulgaria Wales hero Neco Williams set his sights on a Wembley date with England afterscoring a dramatic Nations League winner against Bulgaria. The Liverpoolteenager, making only his second Wales appearance as.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

UK tourists angered by changes to nations' exemption lists Holidaymakers flying back to Britain from Portugal have been left frustrated by the changes to quarantine rules within the UK. From early tomorrow morning, Scotland will join Wales in imposing a 14-day.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published on September 4, 2020

Ryan Giggs praises hard work and concentration as Wales defeat Finland Ryan Giggs praised Wales’ desire and focus after seeing his side start theirNations League campaign with victory in Finland. Kieffer Moore’s 80th-minutefinish from close range secured a 1-0 win at.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published on September 4, 2020

Gareth Bale says it is 'surreal' to be a Wales elder ahead of Finland clash Gareth Bale has paid tribute to his country's supporters and said it is"surreal" to be one of Wales' senior players ahead of their against Finland.Bale – who is contracted to Real until June 2022 –.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on September 3, 2020

Therese Coffey: I have "no insight" into travel restrictions Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey says she has "no insight" into decisions which may be made this week on quarantine restrictions for Portugal and Greece, after the devolved administrations of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published on September 2, 2020

Back to school: Children return to classes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Back to school: Children return to classes in England, Wales and Northern IrelandView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:10Published on September 2, 2020

Students return to classrooms in England and Wales as unions rally against absence fines Education unions are calling for a temporary ban on school absence fines asthousands of pupils return to classrooms in England and Wales. Over a quarterof parents say they are not ready to send their.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on August 31, 2020

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Scotland, Wales call for extension to EU status quo transition The leaders of Scotland and Wales called on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to extend the transition period with the European Union, saying the coronavirus crisis had made meeting the.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Undiagnosed COVID-19 could mean English toll is higher than thought: ONS An increase in the number of deaths in England and Wales in recent months that have not been linked to COVID-19 could indicate that undiagnosed cases are killing more people than previously thought,.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Reopened English garden centres finally savour the joys of spring Garden centres in England and Wales, closed under restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread despite some of the finest spring growing weather for years, finally reopened their doors this week to a.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020

Exclusive: UK coronavirus outbreak kills at least 20,000 in care homes - Reuters calculation At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Exclusive: At least 20,000 people died due to the coronavirus outbreak in UK care homes: Reuters calculation At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Low-skilled men suffer highest COVID-19 fatalities in England and Wales Men in the lowest-skilled jobs have the highest death rates involving COVID-19 among working-age people, according to data for England and Wales that also showed fatalities among nurses and doctors.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020

Wales announces modest changes to coronavirus lockdown Wales has announced plans to modify the coronavirus lockdown so that from Monday people can exercise more than once a day, garden centres can reopen, and the government will look at reopening libraries.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
England could allow primary schools to reopen as soon as June 1: Telegraph (This May 2 story corrects headline and lead to show England (not England and Wales) could reopen primary schools) Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020
COVID-19 deaths in England and Wales 35% higher than early stats showed: ONS The death toll involving COVID-19 in England and Wales was 35% higher than the daily figures for deaths in hospitals released by the government as of April 17, according to official data that include.. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020
Greatest number of England and Wales coronavirus deaths among old, male and infirm: data Deaths from the novel coronavirus in England and Wales in March were highest among the old, those with underlying health conditions and men, according to official data published on Thursday. Reuters - Published on April 16, 2020

Goats in a ghost town - animals take over deserted Welsh resort A herd of Kashmir goats have invaded a Welsh seaside resort after the coronavirus lockdown left the streets deserted. Reuters - Published on March 31, 2020
Jury trials suspended in England over coronavirus The head of the judiciary in England and Wales on Monday ordered all jury trials to be suspended to allow new systems to be brought in to cope with government instructions for Britons to avoid.. Reuters - Published on March 23, 2020
UK to delay crown court trials because of coronavirus Courts in England and Wales dealing with serious crimes will not start trials if they are likely to last for more than three days because of the spread of coronavirus, the head of the judiciary said on.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020	UK PM Johnson's minister for Wales resigns on first day of election campaign British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's minister for Wales has resigned on the first day of the formal election campaign. Reuters - Published on November 6, 2019
National Grid says cause of major UK power cut has been resolved National Grid, which owns the electricity and gas transmission system in England and Wales, said the cause of a major power cut across Britain has now been resolved. Reuters - Published on August 9, 2019	Brexit means a 'better deal' for farmers, PM Johnson tells Wales Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell Welsh farmers on Tuesday they will get a better deal after Brexit, part of a countrywide tour to win support for his "do or die" pledge to leave the European.. Reuters - Published on July 29, 2019
Knife crime soars to record in England and Wales but homicides fall Knife crime rose 8% to a record in England and Wales last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Thursday, as major cities like London try to tackle a surge in stabbings. Reuters - Published on July 18, 2019	UK emergency services responding to 'incident' at gas plant in south Wales Emergency services were responding on Friday to an incident at a gas storage plant in Margam, south Wales, police said. Reuters - Published on July 12, 2019
British PM May urges successor to strengthen the union of nations Prime Minister Theresa May will urge her successor on Thursday to strengthen the bonds between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in a veiled criticism of those in her party who are widely.. Reuters - Published on July 3, 2019	Aged care expert disappointed in Australia An aged care expert from Wales has told a royal commission hearing in Perth that she was surprised and disappointed with some things she saw in Australian care. SBS - Published on June 28, 2019
Election for Welsh lawmaker to be held on August 1 in early test for new PM Voters in a Welsh parliamentary seat will head to the polls on August 1 to elect a new lawmaker just over a week after Theresa May hands over to her successor, in an early test for the new prime.. Reuters - Published on June 27, 2019	Welsh local election could be early test for UK's new Prime Minister Voters in a Welsh parliamentary seat have backed a petition to oust their Member of Parliament (MP) for fiddling his expenses, meaning an election will be held to choose his replacement in what could.. Reuters - Published on June 21, 2019
UK campaigners threaten legal action over dropped rape cases Women's rights campaigners said on Monday they would take legal action against prosecutors, accusing them of secretly pushing through changes that had led to a sharp decline in rape cases going to.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2019

Wales

Country in northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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