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23 Oct 2025

The University of Plymouth 2025 Alumni Awards

The University of Plymouth 2025 Alumni Awards have quickly become a highlight in our calendar – a moment for us to celebrate the incredible achievements…

23 Oct 2025

Lincolnshire showcased on how rural and coastal communities are pioneering new approaches to cancer support

In October, the United Kingdom Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (UKASCC) hosted the 3-day Supportive Oncology Conference in Manchester. They welcomed clinicians, practitioners and…

20 Oct 2025

VAT On Energy – Don’t Forget Not Everyone Uses Gas!

An interview between Ed Miliband and Laura Kuenssberg shown on the BBC on Sunday discussed the importance of clean energy and alternatives to fossil fuel.…

20 Oct 2025

Funding Boost To Help Village Pubs Serve Communities

Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services  As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play…

20 Oct 2025

Government Review to Deliver Fairer GP Funding

A six-month review of how GP funding is distributed across England has been launched to ensure that communities with the greatest health needs receive their…

20 Oct 2025

Social Care Workforce Grows But Pressures Persist

The adult social care sector in England contributed an estimated £77.8 billion to the economy in 2024/25, according to Skills for Care’s latest report. The…

20 Oct 2025

Free School Meals Data Failing To Reflect Real Disadvantage

A new report from the Education Policy Institute (EPI), funded by the Nuffield Foundation, warns that the current system for registering children for Free School…

20 Oct 2025

Communities Take The Lead In Tackling Rural NHS Recruitment Challenges

A new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has explored how remote and rural communities are taking practical steps…

20 Oct 2025

Helping Residents Make Homes Healthier And More Efficient

Stoke Climsland Parish Council has announced the release of a Retrofit Guide intended to help residents make home improvements for a healthier and more energy…

13 Oct 2025

RSN Joins Sector Call To Unfreeze Local Housing Allowance

The Rural Services Network (RSN) has joined more than 40 leading housing, homelessness, and anti-poverty organisations in signing a joint letter to the UK Government…