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27 Apr 2026

Rural And Coastal Communities Backed In Devolution Bill

The House of Lords has reinstated a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introducing a specific competence on rural affairs for the new Strategic Authorities set...

27 Apr 2026

New Queen Elizabeth Trust To Support Communities

A new UK-wide charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established to honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the centenary of her birth.

27 Apr 2026

Leaders Highlight Rural Role in National Resilience

A coalition of rural local authorities has written to ministers, setting out the critical role that rural and peripheral areas can play in strengthening the UK’s resilience and prosperity.

27 Apr 2026

DPA Marks 25 Years With Next National Plan

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) will mark an important moment in its 25th year on Tuesday 9 June at the Royal Institution, with the launch of the next iteration of its...