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The Daily Mail reports that O2 is working to eradicate mobile signal rural 'not-spots' by extending 4G coverage in 91,000 areas across the UK - including 400 tourist destinations O2 says it wanted to ensure people would have adequate...
A group of rural council leaders has launched a new network to promote the voice of the countryside in the climate change debate. In a letter published on the 24th June by the new Countryside Climate Network, a cross-party...
The Telegraph has published several articles showing a renewed interest from buyers searching for small farms, smallholdings or rural properties since lockdown began Thousands of 'panic movers' are quitting cities for rural or village locations, acting now before the...
Both Politics Home and The Parliament Magazine have this week published articles arguing that in a post-COVID economy, with both taxpayer and household finances hard hit, it is ‘vital’ all viable options for decarbonising rural homes are available to consumers...
Farming UK reports that rural businesses are being reminded that the VAT payment holiday - which ran from 21st March because of the COVID-19 crisis - ends on 30th June No further extension to the scheme, which has allowed...
Below is is this week's update on Defra's work on food for vulnerable people: This week we are: Continuing the work of transitioning those receiving food boxes to alternative arrangements. Holding a Food Vulnerability Stakeholder...
The Rural Impacts Stakeholder Forum (RISF) was established in March 2020 to enable open and regular dialogue between key rural stakeholder organisations and Defra on the impact of COVID-19 on rural communities and businesses. Members of the Forum...
The RSN, ACRE and Rural Housing Alliance have written to Robert Jenrick – Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government expressing concerns about the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the delivery of rural affordable Housing....
A Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report on the vulnerability of areas to Covid-19 impacts The COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the country – and indeed many other countries What sets this crisis apart is...
University College London reports that children locked down at home in the UK are spending an average of two and a half hours each day doing schoolwork Furthermore, the variability in the amount of schoolwork being done at home...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
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.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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