Author: <span>Belal Almassri</span>

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14 Feb 2013

Deaths Attributable to Alcohol from Land Transport Accidents

Deaths from land transport accidents due to alcohol is a particular issue for rural areas. The following analysis looks at this issue and provides an opportunity to consider what might...

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14 Feb 2013

The Use of Taxis in Rural Communities – a Discussion Point

This analysis provides an insight into the usage os Taxis in rural commmunities and compares these trends to urban counterparts. – The use of taxis in rural communities

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13 Feb 2013

Rates of New Cases of Malignant Melanoma per Resident Population under 75

This analysis investigates the rates of new cases of malignant melanoma per resident population under 75 Rates of new cases of malignant melanoma per resident population under 75– Analysis User...

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13 Feb 2013

Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index Analysis – a rural/urban perspective

RSN developed analysis of The Federation of Small Businesses ‘Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index survey results.’ This analysis provides an insight into rural and urban areas for the quarters...

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13 Feb 2013

Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index Analysis

The Federation of Small Businesses produce a Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index, a report that looks at capacity levels, employment, revenues and the confidence of small firms. The Index...

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20 Dec 2012

Countryside hit hardest as government cuts council funding

PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release 20 December 2012 Rural communities will bear the brunt of government cuts that will force local councils to slash their services. The warning follows the publication...

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14 Dec 2012

Active People Survey Analysis 6

The sixth year of the survey, Active People Survey 6, started in mid October 2011 and ran continuously for 12 months until mid October 2012. The full year results were...

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12 Dec 2012

Relative Cost of Rural Living

Household budgets are increasingly stretched in meeting basic living costs. Using key measures, the financial pressures experienced by the average household can provide a picture of the relative cost of...

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03 Dec 2012

Travel Distance Snapshot

It is clear that to live in rural areas presents challenges with regard access to services, engaging in business, commuting to work, as well as participating in social activities. –...

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03 Dec 2012

Car Use Analysis

Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households very often needing more than one vehicle to fulfil the demands of rural living. –...

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