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12 May 2025

Multi-Million Pound Boost for Rural Mental Health Research

The University of Worcester has been awarded more than £2.2 million for a programme of research to investigate mental health inequalities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.…

12 May 2025

Child Homelessness Hits Eighth Record High

New government statutory homelessness figures reveal that child homelessness has hit a record high for the eighth consecutive quarter, with 165,510 children now living in…

12 May 2025

Councils Given New Powers to Tackle Fly-Tipping Vehicles

The Government has announced new powers for councils aimed at tackling the persistent problem of fly-tipping across England’s streets, lanes and rural areas. Under the…

12 May 2025

Early Bird tickets on sale for 2025 Annual Conference, and Annual Awards now open for entry

Early Bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Conference and Awards Dinner themed Good Growth: Driving the UK…

12 May 2025

Eden Housing Association welcomes new Board Members

Eden Housing Association (EHA) is pleased to announce that it recently appointed two new Board Members, who will strengthen the expertise of the existing Board.…

06 May 2025

A Royal Call to Action at the Rural Housing Conference

The Rural Services Network was proud to be represented by Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout at last week’s Rural Housing Conference, jointly hosted by English…

06 May 2025

Government Urged to Act on Cash Payment Access

The recent publication of the Treasury Committee’s Acceptance of Cash report casts a fresh spotlight on the rapidly shifting payment landscape in the UK, and…

06 May 2025

BT Launches National Campaign for Digital Landline Switch

BT has launched a new campaign with legendary broadcaster Moira Stuart to raise awareness of the UK’s move from analogue to digital landlines – and…

06 May 2025

Reframing the Rural Economy

Rural communities are not just surviving—they are striving to shape their own economic futures. That was the clear message from last week’s RSN member exclusive…

06 May 2025

Conference Explores Immersion and Diversity

Rural Touring organisations are set to gather in Newbury from 24-26 June 2025. People from arts organisations from across the UK will gather in June…