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Take Charge and Be Safe this festive season As the festive season approaches and people look for presents and take advantage of Black Friday deals, many are looking to save money on electrical items. However, we continue to...
Be Ready When It Matters Most: The STAT Course from the University of Lancashire When a patient suddenly becomes seriously unwell in a rural general practice or community setting, every minute can feel like an hour. These High...
Nick Welch has joined Liquid Gas UK as Deputy CEO and Sustainability Director, to accelerate the industry-wide commitment to deliver renewable liquid gases to rural homes and businesses across the UK. With over 20 years’ experience in energy and...
The University of Plymouth 2025 Alumni Awards have quickly become a highlight in our calendar – a moment for us to celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni community. These awards honour individuals who exemplify excellence across various...
In October, the United Kingdom Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (UKASCC) hosted the 3-day Supportive Oncology Conference in Manchester. They welcomed clinicians, practitioners and academics from across the globe — all united by a shared goal: improving the quality...
As winter approaches, rural communities face unique challenges: rising energy costs, limited access to shops, and the pressures of keeping households warm and fed. Evouchers help local authorities, schools, charities, and housing associations support their communities needs...
A partnership between two Devon charities, Devon Communities Together and Wellmoor, has launched a new initiative to offer free support to people in Devon’s rural and coastal communities with everyday online tasks. Digital Skills Devon, which is...
Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play areas For every £1 invested in these projects, over £8 social value is...
Community business charity Plunkett UK is delighted to announce a new three-year strategic partnership with the country's largest homebuilder, Barratt Redrow . The partnership between the two organisations is founded on a shared ambition to ensure...
A new Mobile UK mini-report, Transforming Culture and Heritage in the Digital Age , explores how mobile connectivity, particularly 4G and 5G, is reshaping the UK’s culture and heritage sector. The report highlights that the sector,...
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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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