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18 Aug 2025
Rural Housing Enablers Driving Change
A new evaluation of the Defra-funded Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) Programme has confirmed the critical role RHEs play in helping rural communities address the shortage…
18 Aug 2025
Data that Makes a Difference
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 13:30 – 15:30 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme…
18 Aug 2025
Meet Mova: Delivering Digital Infrastructure Where It Matters Most
In a world where connectivity is no longer a luxury but a lifeline, Mova is helping transform the nation’s digital landscape. As a joint venture…
18 Aug 2025
How SMEB is Supporting Communities in the Rural Financial Divide
As traditional bank branches disappear from rural high streets it has impacted local businesses and communities. However there are solutions now stepping up to bridge…
15 Aug 2025
The Fair Funding Review 2.0
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 15 August 2025 The Fair Funding Review 2.0 This consultation sought views on the approach to determining…
12 Aug 2025
Rural Health & Care – Tackling Inequalities, Building Resilience
Rural Health & Care Thursday 18 September 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members:…
11 Aug 2025
Digital Shift Could Deepen Inequality
New analysis from Age UK has found that 2.4 million older people in the UK — nearly one in five (19%) — have limited use…
11 Aug 2025
NESO launches first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy alongside its Innovation Annual Summary. Developed through extensive engagement with industry,…
11 Aug 2025
£6 million boost for affordable housing in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council has secured over £6 million from the government’s Brownfield Housing Fund to deliver new affordable homes on redundant and underused sites. The…
11 Aug 2025
End Digital Poverty Day 2025: Share your plans. Shape the national picture
On Friday 12 September, people and organisations across the UK will mark End Digital Poverty Day – a national moment for coordinated, visible action. Launched…
