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24 Jun 2025
Government Launches Fair Funding and Council Tax Reform Plans
The Government has published a major Written Ministerial Statement setting out the next stage of its plans to reform how local government in England is…
24 Jun 2025
Innovation Is Key To Rural Retail Resilience
The Future of Rural Retail, launched by Plunkett UK, explores how community-owned shops can remain relevant in a fast-changing retail environment. Drawing on insights from…
24 Jun 2025
The Future of Community Bus Services: Have Your Say
The Rural Services Network is pleased to share details of new research from one of our members, the Community Transport Association (CTA), exploring the use…
24 Jun 2025
Decade-Long Infrastructure Strategy Unveiled with £725bn Investment Plan
The Government has published a new 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, setting out a long-term plan for investment in economic and social infrastructure across the country. The…
24 Jun 2025
New NFU Mutual Report Highlights Growing Impact of Rural Crime
The latest Rural Crime Report from NFU Mutual offers a detailed picture of the financial and emotional toll rural crime continues to take on our…
16 Jun 2025
Government Responds to Committee’s Call for Improved Transport Accessibility
The House of Commons Transport Committee has published the Government’s response to its report Access Denied: Rights versus Reality in Disabled People’s Access to Transport.…
16 Jun 2025
A Coordinated Framework to End Digital Poverty
Digital exclusion affects up to 19 million people across the UK. As core services in education, healthcare, employment, and public life continue to move online,…
16 Jun 2025
Rural Housing Emergency
Affordable Housing Need 50% Greater in Rural Areas, Report Reveals England’s rural communities are experiencing an affordable housing crisis of unprecedented scale, with the need…
09 Jun 2025
Rural Economy Spotlight – June 2025
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities New…
09 Jun 2025
Patient Partnership Week 2025
The Patients Association is excited to announce the launch of Patient Partnership Week 2025. This week-long programme of free online events will explore how genuine…
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