Rural Related Politics – An RSN weekly review
March 24, 2025
An RSN review of last week’s rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead
An RSN review of last week’s rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead
The government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises sweeping reforms aimed at catalysing what is described as the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With the ambitious
Recent discussions in the House of Commons have brought to light the severe implications of bank closures in rural areas. Led by Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, a debate on bank closures in rural areas highlighted the disproportionate hardship these closures inflict on rural communities compared to urban settings.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has unveiled a comprehensive devolution package set to transform local governance across several regions in England.
On the last day before the festive recess, the House of Lords held a significant debate, initiated by the Lord Bishop of St Albans, focusing on the crucial role and the broad challenges of the rural economy.
A House of Lords debate held on 21st November, led by Baroness Northover, centred on the pressing issues facing farming families, particularly in light of recent governmental budget announcements impacting inheritance tax.
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 presents a critical juncture for rural communities across the UK. As we pore over the details in the comprehensive budget document, the Rural Services Network
As Budget Week commences, the Rural Services Network is preparing to analyse the impact of the upcoming budget announcement on rural communities. Ahead of the official release, the government has made significant pre-budget announcements concerning housing development and education funding, which are likely to affect rural areas in various ways
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The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy
An RSN review of last week’s rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead
The government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises sweeping reforms aimed at
Recent discussions in the House of Commons have brought to light the severe implications of bank closures in rural areas. Led by Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, a debate on bank closures in rural areas highlighted the disproportionate hardship these closures inflict on rural communities compared to urban settings.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has unveiled a comprehensive devolution package set to transform local governance across several regions in England.
On the last day before the festive recess, the House of Lords held a significant debate, initiated by the Lord Bishop of St Albans, focusing on the crucial role and the broad challenges of the rural economy.
A House of Lords debate held on 21st November, led by Baroness Northover, centred on the pressing issues facing farming families, particularly in light of recent governmental budget announcements impacting inheritance tax.
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 presents a critical juncture for rural communities across the UK.
As Budget Week commences, the Rural Services Network is preparing to analyse the impact of the upcoming budget announcement on rural communities. Ahead of the official release, the government has made significant pre-budget announcements concerning housing development and education funding, which are likely to affect rural areas in various ways
rural communities house of lords politics fair funding
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy
