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18 May 2026
Review Into Access to Face-to-Face Banking Services
A new independent review into access to face-to-face banking services across the UK has been launched amid concerns about the impact of bank branch closures on communities and vulnerable customers.
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15 May 2026
New Report on Patient Experience
The Patients Association has published its latest Patient Experience report, highlighting how people are experiencing care across the NHS.
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15 May 2026
RSN Rural Realities Research
For too long, the story of rural communities has been told through statistics alone, funding gaps, service shortages, and infrastructure challenges. While these are important, they only tell part of...
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15 May 2026
Devon Library Blood Pressure Scheme Gains National Recognition
A Devon initiative enabling residents to borrow blood pressure monitors from local libraries has been recognised through a nomination for an NHS national excellence award.
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12 May 2026
Report Reveals Rural Energy And Water Pressures
A new report from Rural England CIC has highlighted the very different energy and water challenges faced by people living in rural communities.
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12 May 2026
Chief Medical Officer Explores Rural Health Challenges In Devon
England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has visited Devon as part of a wider fact-finding tour examining the health challenges facing people living in rural towns and communities.
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12 May 2026
New Research Highlights Digital Barriers To Getting Active
New research from Good Things Foundation and Sport England highlights how digital exclusion is becoming an increasingly important barrier to taking part in sport and physical activity.
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12 May 2026
DfE Updates Funding Guidance For Local Authorities
The Department for Education has updated its document collection pages covering both 16 to 19 education and skills funding and adult education and skills funding.
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12 May 2026
Common Ground Funding Expanded
The Government has announced an additional £1 million to expand its Common Ground programme, aimed at helping councils and communities tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in areas facing the...
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07 May 2026
Rural Voices Matter In Local Decision-Making
Rural Voices Matter In Local Decision-Making
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