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Wales again posts worst Pisa results among UK nations — what the new government should do

According to Pisa 2025, Wales again ranked last among the UK nations in reading, maths and science: 15-year-old Welsh pupils lag behind their English peers by roughly two years of schooling. Causes under discussion include weak school accountability, the new 'free' curriculum, and a fragmented system of 22 local councils. The new Plaid Cymru government promises refinements but not a dismantling of the reform.

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King Charles III opens new Senedd session and meets first minister from Plaid Cymru for the first time

King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially opened the seventh session of the Welsh Parliament. This was the king's first official meeting with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth after Plaid Cymru's victory in the May elections. In his speech, the king noted the Welsh 'sense of belonging' and expressed concern about climate change. The ceremony was accompanied by protests, and the National Poet of Wales withdrew from performing after her poem was rejected.

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