Rural Economies
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity, and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
18 May 2026
Tougher Measures Planned To Tackle Waste Crime
A series of new reforms aimed at cracking down on waste crime, including stricter checks on waste carriers and tougher penalties for illegal dumping, has been announced by the Government,...
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18 May 2026
Review Into Access to Face-to-Face Banking Services
A new independent review into access to face-to-face banking services across the UK has been launched amid concerns about the impact of bank branch closures on communities and vulnerable customers.
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12 May 2026
Common Ground Funding Expanded
The Government has announced an additional £1 million to expand its Common Ground programme, aimed at helping councils and communities tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in areas facing the...
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11 May 2026
Norfolk Pub Creates New Space For Families To Connect
A village pub in West Walton, Norfolk, is strengthening its role as a vital community hub with the launch of a new children’s play area and family?friendly seating space. Publicans...
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06 May 2026
Rural Economy In Focus
Last week, we brought members together for our latest RSN seminar, turning the spotlight on the rural economy, an area full of opportunity, but facing growing and often overlooked pressures.
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06 May 2026
MPs Raise Concerns Over Fire And Rescue Service Funding
A recent Westminster Hall debate examined the funding of fire and rescue services, with MPs from across parties raising concerns about financial pressures, workforce capacity, and the ability of services...
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30 Apr 2026
Supporting coastal and rural futures in the North East
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) is playing a key new role in supporting joined-up thinking on the future of coastal and rural areas in the North East...
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29 Apr 2026
29/04/2026 – RSN Seminar: Rural Economy
You can download the agenda for the day here The Speaker Presentations can be downloaded below: Kerry Booth, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network“Welcome & Introduction to the topic of Rural...
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27 Apr 2026
Rural Impact In Focus As Clean Energy Accelerates
The Government has set out an accelerated vision for the UK’s clean energy transition, alongside renewed parliamentary scrutiny of what this shift could mean for rural communities.
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