What’s the front page of Western Mail?
The front page of the Western Mail leads with an image of the aftermath of Storm Bert. The paper says a landslide caused by heavy rainfall, described as a “coal tip wash-out,” has left significant damage. There is growing anger over inadequate weather warnings as the cleanup begins.
The paper’s lead story reports visitors to Wales may soon face a tourist tax of £1.25 per night, aimed at supporting local tourism and infrastructure. The proposal includes all types of accommodation, such as hotels and campsites.
A policy related to planting trees on farmland has been reversed, following backlash from the farming community.
The front page also features some sports news. Criticism surfaces about Welsh rugby players not meeting expectations under Warren Gatland’s coaching.
‘Labour’s electric car plan in chaos’ & ‘Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire’ – Paper Talk UK
The government’s net zero electric car plan features on several front pages this morning after backlash from the car industry. The papers highlight comments from car company Vauxhall which says rules designed to boost EV uptake in the UK have played a role in its decision to close its van factory in Luton.
Other domestic political topics feature on Wednesday’s front pages including Labour’s plans to help people get back to work and free school meals for primary school children.
On the international front, a ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah has started after more than a year at war.
