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27 May 2025

Real Rural Proofing Means Meaningful Change

The Government has published its latest update on rural proofing: The Government’s Approach to Rural Proofing 2025. It sets out examples of how departments have considered rural needs across areas...

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27 May 2025

New RISE Report Shows Coastal And Rural Young People Missing Out On University

Higher education opportunities are being increasingly restricted for the poorest young people from rural and coastal communities. The Coast and Country: Access to higher education cold spots in England shows...

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27 May 2025

New Figures Expose Rural Fuel Poverty Gap

DEFRA’s latest Statistical Digest of Rural England (May 2025) shines a spotlight on the ongoing issue of fuel poverty in rural areas, revealing the tough reality faced by many rural...

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27 May 2025

RABI Announces FarmersAid

RABI has announced the forthcoming launch of FarmersAid, a pioneering initiative that will provide farmers with vital, real-time trauma guidance to use in the crucial moments following a serious on-farm...

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27 May 2025

Developments in Energy Infrastructure

The Government has published a new working paper and accompanying press release addressing proposals for community benefits and shared ownership relating to low carbon energy infrastructure. These documents are now...

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27 May 2025

Report Highlights the Role of Mobile Technology in Agriculture

A new report from Mobile UK, Sowing the Seeds of Agricultural Transformation, explores how mobile technology is being integrated into agriculture and the potential impact it may have on the...

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27 May 2025

Rural Community Project Fund opens for 2025/26

A project call for rural areas of West Norfolk is opening again, inviting expressions of interest for grants to support projects that create new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential...

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May Edition of Casebook from the Rural Health and Care Alliance
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20 May 2025

May Edition of Casebook from the Rural Health and Care Alliance

May 2025 Edition Welcome to this month’s edition of Casebook in which we focus on the importance of funding and social care reform; highlight a multimillion-pound boost for rural mental...

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19 May 2025

Funding Reform Must Deliver for Rural Communities

The latest Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee session held on 7th May 2025, placed funding and sustainability of local government finance under close examination. Minister of State for Local...

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19 May 2025

Turning Connectivity Into Economic Opportunity

Mobile connectivity has become integral to daily life and the economy, with increased consumer usage and expectations. However, significant further investment is needed to deliver effective 5G services throughout the...

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