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11 Nov 2019

Next PM should spend more to meet needs

inews has reported that ‘Whoever becomes Prime Minister next month will have to increase spending on public services by even more than has been pledged by…

04 Nov 2019

Check out the broadband speeds for your constituency!

Recently released data from the Government shows broadband speeds for every constituency in the country Click on the link below and type in your constituency…

04 Nov 2019

£1 billion deal set to solve poor mobile coverage

According to the Government’s press release,  “Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal…

04 Nov 2019

Ofcom backs mast sharing to improve connectivity

The Financial Times reports that the telecoms regulator Ofcom has backed a plan for the sector to share masts and build new towers in remote…

04 Nov 2019

7-11 year olds asked to help develop guidelines for positive healthcare

Can your 7-11 year olds help develop guidelines for positive healthcare experiences? National Children’s Bureau needs your help with an exciting project to develop National…

29 Oct 2019

Health and Social Care Spotlight – October 2019

This newsletter on rural health is provided for the RSN and the Rural Health and Care Alliance It includes a roundup of rural health news, research, learning…

28 Oct 2019

RSN Statement – 4G coverage target delayed by Government

Poor mobile connectivity is a significant issue for many rural residents and businesses The Rural Services Network is therefore pleased that agreement has been reached…

21 Oct 2019

Spotlight on a digitally connected countryside

The RSN is calling on government to produce a fully funded, comprehensive rural strategy. In this strategy there are a number of areas which we…

21 Oct 2019

Time for a rural strategy

The RSN believes that the Government should take the lead and work with interested organisations to produce a comprehensive long term and funded Rural Strategy.  …

14 Oct 2019

Subsidised broadband for rural communities

Some of the hardest-to-reach rural places in the UK are now eligible for government funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable* broadband to homes or…