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09 Oct 2023
PM promises the right investment in transport
Using his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Rishi Sunak unveiled plans to scrap HS2 and redirect the money to a number of other transport…
02 Oct 2023
New research from Age UK reveals almost 6m older people can’t access the internet safely
New analysis carried out by the charity Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight…
02 Oct 2023
RSN speaks out for rural landline customers as switch to digital phones continues roll out
BT has announced the next phase in the rollout of its new home phone service, Digital Voice. The programme is a move from analogue to…
02 Oct 2023
MPs listen to RSN calls to protect traditional TV viewers in rural areas
Following last week’s speech by the Culture Secretary in which she promised to protect traditional TV (see the RSN article here), the House of Commons…
02 Oct 2023
RSN backs calls for more support for village pubs
A new report from the independent, not-for-profit think tank, Localis reveals the true social and economic value pubs bring to communities across England. Inn-valuable has looked…
02 Oct 2023
Government’s new transport proposals divide opinions
The government’s announcement hailed as a “plan for motorists” has been met with mixed reviews. The “long-term plan to back drivers” details measures which include:…
02 Oct 2023
RSN calls for more investment in Rural Market Towns
On the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, the Prime Minister announced £20m of funding for 44 towns in England. The Long-term Plan…
02 Oct 2023
Public Health Workforce Week: “We are burnt out but still delivering”
New findings released as part of Public Health Workforce Week reveals that stress, a lack of work-life balance and burn out are amongst the top…
02 Oct 2023
New tech to be trialled to boost local connectivity
The government has announced that it is piloting smart street lamps that can house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage, including 5G. Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire County Councils…
02 Oct 2023
Funding available for research to improve health and social care services in rural areas
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme has launched a commissioned research call (23/91 Improving…
