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28 May 2024
How language can help or hinder the case for rural investment
New research published last week by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) finds strong public support for increasing investment in rural areas if the case is well presented....
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28 May 2024
Enhancing Rural Connectivity: Progress and Future Prospects
In a recent parliamentary session, Simon Fell, Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, engaged with the Digital Infrastructure Minister, Julia Lopez, about advancing rural connectivity. Highlighting the success of...
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22 May 2024
Rural Services Network Responds to Prime Minister’s General Election Announcement
Rural Services Network Ramps Up Efforts to Secure Fair Funding for Rural Areas The Rural Services Network (RSN) acknowledges the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening of a general election to...
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20 May 2024
BT’s Digital Switchover Programme Adjustments: A Rural Perspective
BT Group has announced significant adjustments to its digital switchover programme, which aims to transition the UK’s traditional analogue landlines to digital Voice over IP (VoIP) technology by January 2027....
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20 May 2024
Empowering Rural Communities with Digital Connectivity
In the tranquil settings of rural Britain, there exists a significant challenge that often goes unnoticed—digital connectivity. Ensuring equitable digital access across all areas is a pressing issue, affecting the...
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20 May 2024
New Powers to Revitalise High Streets and Fill Empty Shops by Summer 2024
New powers for communities to regenerate high streets and fill empty shops will be in force by the summer, the government announced last week. High Street Rental Auctions, a new...
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20 May 2024
The Impact of Local Area Coordination
The recent multi-site evaluation of Local Area Coordination (LAC) in England and Wales, funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research and conducted in collaboration with leading...
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20 May 2024
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hotels Vote for ‘Tourist Tax’
As reported in the Press, The first coastal ‘tourist tax’ in the UK is set to be introduced in Dorset, targeting visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole from July 1st....
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20 May 2024
Farms Consider More Direct Sales To Combat Rising Costs
Farms in parts of England are looking to boost income by selling more products direct to customers having been the sector in the rural economy hardest hit by rising costs,...
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13 May 2024
Enhancing Rural Health Access: Focus on Mental Health During Awareness Week
During this Mental Health Awareness Week, it is crucial to spotlight the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing health and care services. These challenges, ranging from limited transport...
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