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The UK has some of Europe's best broadband – but campaigners say the countryside is still being left behind. Ofcom's European Broadband Scorecard shows that the UK leads the EU's five biggest economies on most measures of superfast...
POOR broadband speeds are restricting the education of children in rural communities, reveals a study. One in five families who rely on the internet for children's schoolwork are let down as poor broadband prevents them from accessing online...
REMOTE rural locations are among those to benefit most from extra broadband funding, says the government. An extra £250m of government money for superfast broadband will help business start-ups and job creation in some of the UK's hardest...
A VISION for the future of housing in England has been unveiled by the Country Land and Business Association. The document, Tackling the Housing Crisis in England , was launched at Westminster on Tuesday (21 January). ...
A £10m government fund aims to help bring faster broadband to Britain's most isolated rural areas. The money will fund alternative technology providers who come up with innovative ideas to take superfast broadband to the most remote communities,...
MASSIVE budget cuts threaten Defra's ability to respond to future emergencies, MPs have warned. Adequate responses to issues such as flooding, the delivery of financial support to farmers and even low low staff morale are all under threat...
RURAL businesses and communities have given a mixed response to "Super Switch on Day" giving thousands of local homes and fims access to superfast broadband. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport billed the government-funded "switch on" as...
A RURAL wireless broadband supplier is marking its second anniversary with a ten-fold extension in its coverage. More homes and businesses than ever before are now benefiting from the wireless technology used by ThinkingWISP in Norfolk. ThinkingWISP...
Faster broadband speeds will boost the rural economy by £4.6bn a year, reveals a government-commissioned report. For every £1 the government is investing in broadband, the UK economy will benefit by £20, says the study. The UK...
THE government says it is determined to tackle frustration that rural broadband does not match that of city dwellers. Many rural communities have expressed frustration that their broadband does not match that of city dwellers. In this article,...
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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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