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05 Oct 2026

Spotlight on Rural Housing – October 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the Rural Housing Spotlight, a quarterly publication for Rural Services Network members, produced in partnership with the Rural Housing…

02 Oct 2026

Two Free Patients Association Webinars: Patient Consent And Bladder & Bowel Care

The Patients Association is hosting two free webinars this October, exploring how patients can make informed choices about their care and access products and services…

28 Sep 2026

National Cultural Framework To Reset How Culture Is Delivered

The Local Government Association has set out for the first time a proposal to create a new coherent and robust cultural system that provides a…

28 Sep 2026

More Than 280,000 People Lose Their Local Pharmacy In 2026

More than 280,000 people in England have seen their local pharmacy close in the first eight months of 2026, according to analysis by the National…

28 Sep 2026

National Rural Conference Focuses On Rural Policy

The Rural Services Network last week hosted the National Rural Conference, an opportunity to bring together members of the RSN to focus on rural policy…

28 Sep 2026

Digital Landline Switchover: Supporting Customers In Vulnerable Circumstances

The UK’s analogue landline network will be switched over to digital in January 2027. BT is stepping up efforts to remind Consumer customers why they…

28 Sep 2026

What Do Rural Colleges Need To Deliver Local Skills?

Transport, access to training and the ability to recruit specialist staff all affect what rural colleges can offer. These challenges are reflected in the Government’s…

28 Sep 2026

Professor Chris Whitty To Speak At RSN Rural Health & Care Seminar

RSN members are invited to join our next Rural Health & Care seminar on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, from 11am to 1pm. We are delighted…

28 Sep 2026

How Can We Tell Whether Economic Growth Is Inclusive?

Economic growth is often described as inclusive, but a rise in an area’s economic output does not necessarily mean that its benefits are reaching the…

28 Sep 2026

Campaign Calls For Terrestrial TV To Be Protected Until 2044

The Rural Services Network is a partner in Broadcast 2040+, a campaign calling for free-to-air terrestrial television and radio to remain available until at least…