Press Releases
15 Sep 2026
Every Postcode: Six Rural Priorities for Government This Autumn
If Government wants good growth in every postcode, rural postcodes need to be part of the plan. As Government sets its sights on growth, living standards and public service reform...
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08 Sep 2026
Local Government Reorganisation: RSN Calls For Clarity
The Rural Services Network has called on the Government to provide councils with urgent clarity and ensure rural fairness is central to its review of Local Government Reorganisation. The Government...
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21 Jul 2026
RSN Response To The Prime Minister’s First Speech
The Rural Services Network (RSN) congratulates the Prime Minister on taking office and looks forward to hearing more about the Government’s plans to support communities across the country. The Prime...
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17 Jul 2026
RSN Response To DEFRA’s Future Of Rural England Report
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has responded to the publication of Defra’s Future of Rural England Report, having contributed to the Rural Taskforce which informed the development of the report. Bringing...
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28 Apr 2026
Rural Realities: Forgotten Communities
New National Research Reveals “Rural Reality” Gap as Communities Face Mounting Pressure The Rural Services Network has today launched major new research revealing the lived realities of rural life across...
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06 Mar 2026
RSN Warns Rural Households Hit Hardest By Oil Price Surge
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has warned that rural households and businesses are particularly exposed to rising oil prices as global energy markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle...
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10 Feb 2026
RSN Initial Response: Final Local Government Finance Settlement Published
The Government has yesterday (9th February) published the Final Settlement for Local Government Finance ahead of the debate tomorrow in Parliament. You can find out more about the final settlement...
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26 Nov 2025
RSN Publishes Rural Impact Assessment Of Budget 2025
The Rural Services Network put together an initial assessment of the Government’s 2025 Budget, reviewing the likely implications for rural communities across energy, transport, housing, public services, skills and local...
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21 Nov 2025
RSN Responds To Fair Funding 2.0
Remoteness Must Be Recognised Across All Services The Rural Services Network (RSN) has expressed disappointment that the Government’s updated Fair Funding 2.0 proposals fail to fully reflect the additional costs...
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29 Oct 2025
Rural Councils Must Not Lose Out In Funding Reform
Following reports in The Times that proposed changes to council funding allocations have been watered down after lobbying from London boroughs, the Rural Services Network (RSN) is urging government to...
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