Author: <span>Richard</span>
13 Jul 2026
Rural Related Politics – An RSN weekly review
TUESDAY 14 JULY 2026 Oral Questions: To the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Health and Social Care questions will cover a broad range of NHS and public...
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03 Apr 2026
March Edition of Casebook from the Rural Health and Care Alliance
March 2026 Edition Welcome to this month’s edition of Casebook. In this issue, we highlight new evidence on rural health inequalities from Northumberland, alongside opportunities to shape future research through...
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16 Mar 2026
Rising Heating Oil Costs Draw Westminster Attention
Rising heating oil costs highlighted in last week’s Rural Bulletin have continued to draw attention in Westminster, as ministers step up scrutiny of fuel pricing amid volatility linked to tensions...
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16 Mar 2026
New Planning Measures Aimed at Accelerating Homes and Infrastructure
The government has announced a package of regulatory changes aimed at speeding up the delivery of housing, transport and clean energy projects, while maintaining environmental protections. New Strategic Policy Statements...
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16 Mar 2026
Supporting Rural Health Inequalities
A new report from Northumberland County Council’s Director of Public Health shines a light on the unique factors shaping health and wellbeing in rural communities. Rural Realities: Health Inequalities in...
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16 Mar 2026
More Dentists Planned As Government Moves To Expand Workforce
The government has announced plans to significantly increase the number of dentists able to practise in the UK, in a move aimed at improving patient access to appointments and tackling...
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16 Mar 2026
Seized Criminal Cash Funds Rural Crime Cameras
Essex Police has launched an innovative initiative to help tackle rural crime by installing solar-powered trail cameras in crime hotspots across the county. Funded through money seized from criminals under...
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16 Mar 2026
Village Halls Bring Culture And Connection To Rural Communities
A packed village hall in rural Cumbria is offering a vivid reminder of the vital role these community spaces play across the countryside. As Village Halls Week (16–22 March), organised...
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09 Mar 2026
RSN Warns Rural Households Will Be Hit Hardest By Oil Price Surge
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has warned that rural households and businesses are particularly exposed to rising oil prices as global energy markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle...
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09 Mar 2026
RSN Highlights Rural Challenges In Devolution Inquiry
The Rural Services Network’s Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, recently gave evidence to a parliamentary inquiry exploring how rural communities fit within the Government’s devolution agenda. The session formed part of...
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