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04 Mar 2024
Empowering Communities: Economic & Social Gains of Housing Initiatives
Swift Economic Boost In recently published research by Shelter and the National Housing Federation, executed by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), a compelling case is made for...
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04 Mar 2024
Local Government Partners Launch National Alliance for Cultural Services
A fresh approach is needed to sustain culture services in the future, a new partnership of organisations representing local government said last week, as they launched a new National Alliance...
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04 Mar 2024
Skills And Labour Shortages Hinder Rural Business Performance and Growth
Labour shortages and skills gaps are major challenges for rural businesses which are hindering their performance and growth potential, according to a major new survey from the National Innovation Centre...
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04 Mar 2024
The Crucial Role of the Spring Budget in Championing Rural Areas
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Spring Budget tomorrow, anticipation builds among members of rural communities and supporters of The Rural Services Network. This year’s budget holds particular significance as...
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04 Mar 2024
Rural Connectivity Seminar: Navigating the Path to Digital Inclusion
Last week, RSN members joined us for our Rural Connectivity Seminar. This exclusive event served as a forum for discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions, focusing on the crucial topic of...
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26 Feb 2024
Winning the Rural Vote: Focus on Unleashing Rural Economic Potential
Each week we are focusing on a different policy area within our ‘Winning the Rural Vote Campaign’ and this week we are exploring the Rural Economy. The economic contribution of...
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26 Feb 2024
New Rules to Balance Holiday Lets & Housing in Rural England
In order to address the escalating housing affordability crisis in rural and tourist-heavy regions of England, the Government has announced a set of measures aimed at regulating the burgeoning holiday...
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26 Feb 2024
The Decline of Bus Services in Rural England: A Deepening Divide
In the face of a widening gap between rural and urban public transport services, England’s rural communities are grappling with a bus provision crisis that underscores a growing divide in...
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26 Feb 2024
Council Tax Rises: The Rural Perspective
The County Councils Network (CCN) has warned that local authorities across England, especially those in rural areas, are facing an unprecedented financial crisis. The majority are set to significantly increase...
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26 Feb 2024
UKRI Targets Health Inequalities in Rural and Coastal Areas with New Initiative
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has taken a step forward in addressing health inequalities with a series of innovative projects under its Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities Programme....
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