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What could the King’s Speech 2026 mean for rural communities? We’ve taken a look at key proposals on: 🏡 Housing 🏥 NHS reform ⚡ Energy 🎓 Education 📶 Digital access 🧳 Tourism levies Highlighting potential benefits, key risks & the possible bottom line for rural areas.

It’s a myth. Managing affordable rural homes isn’t expensive - and now we can prove it. New @EnglishRural research with @acuity_research : → 44% lower management costs → 45% lower cost per home → 88% fewer serious complaints Read the report: englishrural.org.uk/no-more-excuse… #NoMoreExcuses #RuralHousing

This Bank Holiday Weekend, Let’s Rethink Rural England 👇 linkedin.com/pulse/bank-hol…

For years, one assumption has quietly shaped housing decisions. Next week, @EnglishRural will be launching a new, evidence‑based research project that puts that assumption under the spotlight, using hard data to test what many have taken for granted. #nomoreexcuses

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This week at the RSN: ✔️Campaign priorities shared with members ✔️New Rural Realities research launched ✔️Rural Economy Seminar bringing together insight, evidence & solutions Across all, one clear message: rural communities are under pressure, overlooked, yet full of potential.

📢 Launched today We’ve spoken to over 2,400 rural residents across the country and the message is clear: Rural communities are under pressure and feel forgotten in national policy, yet remain full of untapped potential. 👉 Read the findings: rsnonline.org.uk/rural-realitie…

⚡️ @neso_energy has published its Summer Outlook, setting out expectations for electricity supply and demand across Great Britain. Find out more about evolving market dynamics and ongoing system developments. ➡️rsnonline.org.uk/neso-publishes…

Rural crime is often hidden, but its impact is real and far-reaching. Read more about @RuralCrimeNtwk's 2026 conference, where stakeholders, policymakers and frontline leaders came together to address the growing challenges of rural crime. 🔗 rsnonline.org.uk/the-human-impa… #RuralCrime

🗣️Meet our speakers. From national research to local delivery, hear from leading voices driving rural economic growth. RSN Seminar | Rural Economy | 29 April 👉rsnonline.org.uk/meet-the-voice…

📝 In this week's blog, we have highlighted five simple but essential steps to help parish and town councils protect and strengthen their cyber resilience with straightforward, actionable steps. nalc.gov.uk/resource/natio…

ACS’ 2026 Crime Report is driving conversation in Parliament. @GideonJAmos MP referenced ACS' evidence on rogue businesses reselling stolen goods, highlighting the serious impact this activity has on legitimate retailers and local communities.

We hear the word “resilient” a lot when it comes to rural communities, but does it sometimes hide real need? Take a look at our latest article – does this reflect what you’re seeing in your area? ⬇️ linkedin.com/pulse/rural-co…

ICYMI 📺 NFU President Tom Bradshaw spoke to BBC News last week about the disruption to global oil and gas markets that is putting a huge strain on UK farmers and growers.

The new NHS online hospital launches in 2027, but what is it and how will it work? Join our free online event on 11th May at 2pm to learn more: buff.ly/XwhwWkt

Great to see RSN member @PubistheHub_uk supporting rural community venues to grow and thrive. Read how a Llandwrog pub is expanding its facilities to boost connection, accessibility and wellbeing.👇 rsnonline.org.uk/pub-is-the-hub… #RuralEconomy #RuralCommunities

New report from the Connection Project: the UK’s digital transition isn’t working equally for everyone. Up to 22 million people face barriers to using digital services. Read more 👇 rsnonline.org.uk/digital-transi… #RuralDigitalConnectivity

📌 RSN local authority members should now have received their individual analysis of the final Local Government Finance Settlement. This includes comparisons with other rural councils and wider comparator groups to support your local assessment. ➡️rsnonline.org.uk/page/rural-fai…

Great engagement at today’s RSN member seminar on rural communities. From neighbourhood-level need to community-led solutions and real discussions on heating oil pressures. Next session: Weds 29 April | Rural Economy 👇 rsnonline.org.uk/future-meeting…

Join @Robyn_Munt, VP of the @NFUtweets, at the 3rd NRCN Conference as she shares how rural crime affects farming and the need for collaboration between farmers, police & policymakers. Register: nationalruralcrimenetwork.net/annual-confere…