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02 Sep 2026
£2 Million To Drought Support For Farming Households
RABI, the Farmers Charity is launching a £2 million emergency grant programme to support farming households affected by prolonged dry conditions across England and Wales.…
02 Sep 2026
Families Urged To Check Free School Meal Eligibility
More than 500,000 additional children in England are expected to become eligible for free school meals from this month, as entitlement expands to all children…
02 Sep 2026
Could AI Make Rural Deliveries Cheaper And Greener?
A new AI-powered planning tool could help small rural businesses reduce delivery costs, make better use of vehicles and cut carbon emissions. Developed by researchers…
02 Sep 2026
Helping Organisations Navigate Energy Market Uncertainty
Energy costs remain a concern for many charities and community organisations, particularly when budgets are under pressure and market conditions can change quickly. RSN member…
27 Aug 2026
Meet BT: Supporting the National Rural Conference 2026
Don’t Put Off The Switch The UK’s analogue landline network will be switched over to digital in January 2027. BT has worked closely with charities…
24 Aug 2026
Defra Minister to Open RSN Rural Conference Economy Session
We are delighted to announce that Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Defra, will open the Rural Economy session at the Rural Services…
24 Aug 2026
Your Postcode Should Not Determine Your ‘Shelf Life’
People in some parts of the UK are living up to 18 years less than those elsewhere. Health Equals has launched its new Shelf Life…
24 Aug 2026
Devolution Support, Will Every Place Benefit?
The Government has announced that teams of civil servants will be sent to mayoral authorities across England to help local leaders turn new powers into…
24 Aug 2026
Rethinking Business Rates For Pubs And Hotels
The Treasury has launched an independent review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales. Business rates for these…
18 Aug 2026
Meet RISE: Supporting the National Rural Conference 2026
Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) is a free service offering training, guidance and support to help social housing providers, Local Authorities and their supply…
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