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28 Apr 2025
Digital Inclusion: Progress, Purpose, Action
On Tuesday, 3 June 2025 the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) will host a day of discussion and reflection at the Square Tower in Portsmouth to introduce the next phase of its National...
Read more22 Apr 2025
The Full Package on Rural Postal Services
Citizens Advice has published a new report, The Full Package: What Consumers Need from a Changing Postal Service, providing detailed insight into how people across England and Wales use letters,...
Read more14 Apr 2025
Design Codes for Health and Wellbeing
Quality of Life Foundation has released new guidance, Design Codes for Health and Wellbeing, which has been developed in partnership with the TCPA, along with Tibbalds, TRUUD, and Henley Business School, with support from UDL. It...
Read more07 Apr 2025
Fixing NHS Dentistry
The latest “Fixing NHS Dentistry” report by the Public Accounts Committee provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing concerns in NHS dental services across England, with an emphasis on the...
Read more07 Apr 2025
Navigating the Shift to Digital Landlines
The imminent transition from traditional analogue phone systems to digital landlines has stirred significant concern among rural MPs, as highlighted in a recent parliamentary debate. Led by Damian Hinds MP,...
Read more31 Mar 2025
Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next
Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...
Read more24 Mar 2025
Transport Accessibility: A Gap Between Rights and Reality
The recent report by the Transport Committee, “Access Denied: Rights Versus Reality In Disabled People’s Access To Transport,” reveals a stark disconnect between the legal and policy frameworks intended to...
Read more24 Mar 2025
A Closer Look at the 2024 Childcare Survey
Rural families across Great Britain are facing a deepening crisis in childcare, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Childcare Survey conducted by Coram Family and Childcare. As costs...
Read more17 Mar 2025
Debating Government Support for Rural Communities in Parliament
In a recent spirited debate at Westminster, MPs discussed the pressing issues faced by rural communities across the UK, shedding light on the unique challenges rural areas endure. Caroline Voaden,...
Read more17 Mar 2025
The Importance of Terrestrial Television in Safeguarding Britain’s Social Resilience
As digital advancements continue to reshape our world, the preservation of terrestrial television remains crucial for maintaining social cohesion and inclusivity across the country. This issue was highlighted in the...
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