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NEW powers would help regions weather the economic storm, says a think-tank.

THE government has pledged to strengthen ways people can improve local services.

AFFLUENT pensioners should not receive winter fuel payments, say MPs.

GORDON Brown has sidestepped a call to address the rural housing crisis.

REVISED plans seek to ensure government policies take into account rural needs.

The Countryside Alliance has called on politicians to improve rural services.

THE budget offers hope for vulnerable people, says the government's rural watchdog.

CONTROVERSIAL plans could see speed limits on rural roads cut by 10mph to 50mph.

Holiday-home owners with rural retreats stand to lose out under tax changes unveiled in the budget.

GOVERNMENT promises of a "green" budget must be backed up with action, say rural campaigners.

HILARY Benn has pledged to help bring faster internet connections to the countryside.

THE Conservatives have accused the government of failing the rural economy.

THE government is considering plans to reduce the rural speed limit to 50mph.

PRESSURE is mounting on the government to help fend off rural pub closures.

THE government has pledged to support rural businesses and communities through the recession.

NICK Herbert is made Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary in a Tory front bench reshuffle.

RURAL leaders cautiously welcome a Tory pledge to improve internet services.

RURAL business leaders back economic regeneration plans in the Queen's Speech.

RURAL communities in southern England are being hit hard by job losses, according to analysts.

THE recession will create two-tier rural communities, warn the Lib Dems.

ALISTAIR Darling has been urged to use this week’s Budget to deliver a better deal for rural communities.