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04 Nov 2026
RSN Welcomes Chief Medical Officer’s Report On Rural Health
The Rural Services Network welcomes the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2026, which examines health in rural areas and small towns, and was pleased to have the opportunity to contribute....
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03 Nov 2026
Budget Promises Growth In Every Postcode, But Will It Reach Rural Communities?
The Budget offers opportunities for rural homes, businesses and services. The next test is whether funding and delivery reflect the realities of rural life. The Government’s promise of “good growth...
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03 Nov 2026
Rural Opportunities Hidden By Council-Level Figures
Employment disadvantages in smaller rural and coastal communities can be hidden by wider council-level figures, according to new research from the Social Mobility Commission. State of the Nation 2026: Who’s...
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03 Nov 2026
Rural Health Inequalities Hidden Behind Picture Of Affluence
Poor transport, financial pressures and difficulties accessing services are affecting health and wellbeing in rural Oxfordshire, a new report has found. The research challenges assumptions that rural prosperity benefits everyone,...
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03 Nov 2026
New Affordable Homes Help Secure The Future Of Rural Essex Village
The Princess Royal, Patron of English Rural, visited the development at Narley Field Road recently. She met residents and toured both a rented and a shared ownership home. The scheme...
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28 Oct 2026
Initial Response To Budget Energy And Cost Of Living Support Announced
A joint statement from the Rural Services Network (RSN) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). We welcome the £100 household energy payment and recognise the help it will...
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27 Oct 2026
Rural Homelessness Must Not Be Overlooked In Rough Sleeping Plans
The government has announced an extra £432 million to tackle rough sleeping in England. As support expands, rural communities must be included, alongside action to prevent people losing their homes....
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27 Oct 2026
Off-Grid Heating Costs: Help Us Share The Impact
Are rising heating oil or LPG costs affecting you, someone you support or the communities you work with? The Rural Services Network is looking for personal stories that show how...
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27 Oct 2026
Have Your Say On Devolution And Rural Britain
How can rural communities have a stronger voice in the decisions that affect them? A new call for evidence is inviting views on how devolution can better serve rural Britain....
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27 Oct 2026
Investment Rules Shake-Up: What Could It Mean For Rural Communities?
The Government has announced changes to how public investment is assessed, allowing linked projects in an area to be considered together. The reforms to the Green Book, the framework used...
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