Politics
28 Oct 2024
Rural Services Network to Monitor Impact of Upcoming Budget on Rural Communities During Budget Week
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...
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21 Oct 2024
RSN Spotlight: Unpacking the House of Lords Debate on Rural Priorities
Last week in the House of Lords, a pivotal debate unfolded, focusing on the priorities for rural communities – an area of significant interest and concern for us at the...
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15 Oct 2024
Government Announcements at the International Investment Summit: What They Could Mean for Rural Communities
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy. The Prime Minister’s speech emphasised the central...
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14 Oct 2024
Addressing Challenges and Enhancing Support for Rural Communities
A report from the House of Lords Library, titled “Rural Communities: Issues and Support,” sheds light on various challenges these communities face and the supportive measures needed to address them....
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17 Sep 2024
Inaugural Meeting of the APPG for Rural Services: A Promising Start for Rural Communities
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Services, supported by the Rural Services Network as the Secretariat, held its inaugural meeting last week with a clear sense of enthusiasm and...
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16 Sep 2024
Lords Debate Highlights Urgent Need for Equitable Pharmacy Access in Rural Communities
Last week, we featured an article highlighting the Risk of Rural Pharmacy Deserts Threatening Medicine Supplies. This week’s parliamentary debate continued the focus on rural pharmacy challenges, emphasising the need...
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15 Jul 2024
An Open Letter to Our Prime Minister
12 July 2024 The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of the Rural Services...
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08 Jul 2024
Rural Services Network Welcomes New Government and Prime Minister
As the Rural Services Network (RSN), the national advocate for rural services and communities, we extend our congratulations to the new government and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. We eagerly...
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08 Jul 2024
LGA Announces New Chair Following General Election Result
In the wake of the recent General Election, significant changes have been announced within the Local Government Association (LGA). Cllr Shaun Davies has officially stepped down from his position as...
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17 Jun 2024
And what for rural in the manifesto?
Our Chief Executive Kerry Booth has been reviewing the manifesto from the main political parties over the last week to see what they are promising for rural communities. With almost...
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