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31 Mar 2025
Future Flight Technologies
We are thrilled to share that Kerry Booth, the Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network (RSN), was recently featured on the University of Birmingham’s Future Flight Social Insight podcast....
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31 Mar 2025
Addressing the Hidden Crisis: Housing Instability and Its Impact on Rural Children’s Education
Every child should have a loving, secure home, but when it comes to housing, children get a raw deal.’ A recent report by the Children’s Commissioner has highlighted the profound...
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31 Mar 2025
National Rural Crime Network’s Conference Elevates Collaborative Efforts to Combat Rural Crime
Last week, the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) successfully hosted its second Annual Conference. Hosted at the Institute of Directors in London, the Conference brought together government officials, policymakers, academics,...
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24 Mar 2025
Championing Coastal Communities
In a spirited debate held last week, Members of Parliament gathered to address the multifaceted issues faced by coastal communities across the country. Led by Steff Aquarone, MP for North...
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24 Mar 2025
New Government Initiatives on Road Maintenance
The government has announced a comprehensive package aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of road maintenance, particularly the pervasive problem of potholes, which has become a pressing concern for drivers...
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24 Mar 2025
Transport Accessibility: A Gap Between Rights and Reality
The recent report by the Transport Committee, “Access Denied: Rights Versus Reality In Disabled People’s Access To Transport,” reveals a stark disconnect between the legal and policy frameworks intended to...
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24 Mar 2025
Job Satisfaction Falling for NHS’s Youngest Workers, Study Shows
A recent study by the Nuffield Trust has found that the youngest clinical staff in the NHS are increasingly stressed and unhappy at work. The study, which looked at data...
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24 Mar 2025
A Closer Look at the 2024 Childcare Survey
Rural families across Great Britain are facing a deepening crisis in childcare, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Childcare Survey conducted by Coram Family and Childcare. As costs...
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24 Mar 2025
Plunkett UK Awards to celebrate the best in Rural Community Business
Nominations have now opened for the prestigious 2025 Rural Community Business Awards, sponsored by Lands Improvement. The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of community-owned businesses across...
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17 Mar 2025
Debating Government Support for Rural Communities in Parliament
In a recent spirited debate at Westminster, MPs discussed the pressing issues faced by rural communities across the UK, shedding light on the unique challenges rural areas endure. Caroline Voaden,...
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