RSN Publishes Rural Impact Assessment Of Budget 2025

Kerry Booth, Chief Executive of the Rural Services Network, said:

Rural communities must not be left behind as national policies are delivered. This Budget contains measures that will help many households, but it does not yet address the deep-rooted inequalities facing rural areas.

From fuel poverty to transport, housing and access to essential services, rural communities need fair funding, rural-proofed programmes and an equal chance to thrive.

Every resident, in every place, deserves a fair deal. The Government must ensure that rural communities are fully included in future funding decisions and policy design, so they are not overlooked once again.