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27 Aug 2024
HMRC Seeks Insights from Self-Employed Individuals in Rural Areas: Help Spread the Word
HMRC is conducting important research to better understand the challenges faced by self-employed individuals in rural areas who may have limited internet access or lack confidence in using computers for...
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27 Aug 2024
Stafford Borough Council Launches Business Innovation Grants for Local SMEs
Stafford Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Business Innovation Grants, a new initiative funded by the UK Government to support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within...
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19 Aug 2024
Government Announces £800 Million Plan to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to 312,000 Rural Homes and Businesses
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000 homes and businesses across Great...
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19 Aug 2024
Digital Inclusion: Addressing the Digital Divide in Rural Areas
A recent report by The Good Things Foundation, supported by Virgin Money, sheds light on the significant issue of digital exclusion, particularly in rural communities. The research highlights the challenges...
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19 Aug 2024
Call to Action: UK Farm Assurance Review Seeks Farmer Input for Future of Agriculture
Farmers across the UK are being urged to participate in the ongoing UK Farm Assurance Review. This crucial review, jointly initiated by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture...
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19 Aug 2024
Crisis And Community Heartbeat Trust Announce Partnership To Provide Defibrillators At Homelessness Centres
National homelessness charity Crisis has partnered with Rural Services Partnership Member, Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT), one of the UK’s leading resuscitation charities, to provide Crisis’ Skylight centres with defibrillators. The...
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19 Aug 2024
National Rural Conference Sponsor Spotlight: National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
With just under four weeks until the National Rural Conference 2024 gets underway, the Rural Services Network (RSN) is excited to continue highlighting our key sponsors. This virtual event, set...
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19 Aug 2024
Connected Reality: Why UK Planning Laws Must Evolve to Meet Growing Mobile Infrastructure Needs
This week, Mobile UK the trade association that represents the four mobile network operators has launched its latest industry report ‘How Connected Are You?. The report explores public perceptions of...
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19 Aug 2024
Do you know a local councillor whose work deserves to be recognised nationally?
Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Cllr Awards – the only national awards ceremony that celebrates the work of councillors across England and Wales. The deadline for all...
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12 Aug 2024
Concerns Mount Over Proposed Changes to Winter Fuel Allowance
The proposed changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA), recently announced by the Chancellor, have sparked widespread concern, particularly among organisations dedicated to supporting older adults. The changes would see...
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