Language campaigners have responded to a Gwynedd Council debate about proposed cuts to language teaching centres.   The centres teach Welsh intensively to children who come from outside the area so they can study through the medium of Welsh in local schools. Mabli Siriol, Cymdeithas yr Iaith's education spokesperson, commented:

Language campaigners have welcomed news that the Government has dropped its plans for a Welsh Language Bill that they had warned would weaken language rights.   Osian Rhys, Chair of Welsh language campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith commented:  

Calls have been made for banks to provide online services in Welsh following a claim by HSBC that it is a