Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Located on the island of Great Britain, 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 3.1 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.
Beyond's analysis on Wales
- — UK insurers brace for a sharp rise in subsidence claims after the country's hottest summer on record drives soil shrinkage
- — UK government launches review of business rates calculation for pubs and hotels in England and Wales
- — Recent rainfall in England and Wales offers potential relief for drought‑stricken reservoirs, signaling possible reprieve for water utilities and agricultural sectors
- — A year‑long audit of England and Wales’ poorest seaside towns reveals youth isolation alongside resilience, signalling potential socio‑economic shifts in coastal economies
- — Renault wins UK diesel emissions lawsuit, avoiding potential fines and bolstering its legal standing
- — MPs label England and Wales student loan promotion as mis‑sale, calling for reversal of the repayment‑threshold freeze
Recent news mentioning Wales
- — Councils in England and Wales accused of excessive fees to run outdoor classes
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- — Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ bills during drought
- — Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
- — Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk
- — Cytokinetics Announces MHRA Marketing Authorisation for MYQORZO®▼ (aficamten) and Positive Guidance from NICE for Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in England and Wales
- — The 10 busiest commuter trains in England and Wales revealed
- — GE Vernova Wins Contract to Modernise Dinorwig Hydropower Plant in Wales
- — How one man’s near-death experience led to the discovery of the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales