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13 Jul 2026
Report Highlights Rural Economy Priorities
A report published today by the Labour Rural Research Group explores the opportunities and challenges facing the rural economy and sets out a series of recommendations aimed at unlocking growth...
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13 Jul 2026
Councils Call For Locally Led Adult Social Care Reform
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the Government and the Casey Commission to ensure councils remain at the heart of future adult social care reform, arguing that lasting change...
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13 Jul 2026
Public Invited to Shape the Future of Adult Social Care
The public will be invited to help shape the future of adult social care in England as part of a major national conversation being launched by the Casey Commission later...
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13 Jul 2026
Britain’s Leading Edge Launches 2026 Manifesto
A new manifesto setting out the case for greater investment in rural and coastal regions was launched by Britain’s Leading Edge at last week’s Local Government Association (LGA) Conference. The...
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13 Jul 2026
New Mapping Tool Highlights Gaps in Bus Services
A new interactive Bus Mapping Tool from the Campaign for Better Transport is providing a detailed picture of where bus services are falling short across England and Wales, helping identify...
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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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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Is About More Than Homes
As Rural Housing Week shines a spotlight on the need for more affordable homes, the Rural Services Network is calling for a broader conversation about the role housing plays in...
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06 Jul 2026
Toolkit Launched To Support Rural Affordable Housing
Launched for Rural Housing Week, the free guide warns villages risk being “written out” of plans that will shape housing for a generation Rural communities across England are being given...
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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Week Focuses On Affordable Homes
As part of National Rural Housing Week, the National Housing Federation is highlighting the growing need for affordable housing across rural England and the vital role it plays in sustaining...
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06 Jul 2026
Green Book Reforms To Boost Regional Investment
The Government has announced further reforms to the Treasury‘s Green Book, aiming to ensure investment decisions better reflect the needs and opportunities of communities across the UK. The Green Book...
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