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04 Nov 2019

Check out the broadband speeds for your constituency!

Recently released data from the Government shows broadband speeds for every constituency in the country Click on the link below and type in your constituency to see your data.  →...

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04 Nov 2019

£1 billion deal set to solve poor mobile coverage

According to the Government’s press release,  “Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal with the mobile phone industry...

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04 Nov 2019

Rural schools not being fairly funded

The Oxford Mail reports that Layla Moran MP has said that schools are still ‘penny-pinching’ to cover basic supplies despite billions of pounds of promised funding The Oxford West and...

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04 Nov 2019

Ofcom backs mast sharing to improve connectivity

The Financial Times reports that the telecoms regulator Ofcom has backed a plan for the sector to share masts and build new towers in remote areas in order to tackle...

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04 Nov 2019

100 free to use ATMs already requested from Link

Kent Live covers the news that more than 100 requests for free-to-use ATMs have been made across the UK It comes after The Community Access to Cash Delivery Fund announced that...

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04 Nov 2019

7-11 year olds asked to help develop guidelines for positive healthcare

Can your 7-11 year olds help develop guidelines for positive healthcare experiences? National Children’s Bureau needs your help with an exciting project to develop National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE)...

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04 Nov 2019

Rural Commission calls for evidence

Members of North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission have launched a call for evidence as part of its first inquiry The Darlington and Stockton Times reports that the independent panel will first...

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01 Nov 2019

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28 Oct 2019

RSN Statement – 4G coverage target delayed by Government

Poor mobile connectivity is a significant issue for many rural residents and businesses The Rural Services Network is therefore pleased that agreement has been reached for more mast sharing between...

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28 Oct 2019

Barclays agrees to continue cash back services at Post Offices

Following criticism from MPs, Barclays has reversed controversial plans to stop cash withdrawal services from post offices, reports the City AM The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee was...

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