The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
16.10.2018
Our Chief Executive Graham Biggs MBE gave evidence today (16th October 2018) to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy. He responded to a number of questions on the Rural Economy and here is a...
15.10.2018
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance JSA claimant flows analysis (September 18) JSA claimants as percentage of working population analysis (March 18) 2018 Vulnerability...
15.10.2018
15 October 2018 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (8 - 12 October) On Wednesday 10thOctober, seven...
08.10.2018
The Times reports on calls from the Tesco boss for a two per cent tax on goods sold online to support ‘bricks-and-mortar’ retailers. Dave Lewis, Tesco’s chief executive, said an online sales tax would raise roughly £1.25 billion and...
08.10.2018
08 October 2018 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (1 - 5 October) On Monday, Culture Secretary...
01.10.2018
01 October 2018 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (24 - 28 September) The Government published the...
24.09.2018
Celebrating the best of the UK’s Rural Businesses! About this event: Celebrate all that is good about Rural Business in the UK. With six regional events across...
17.09.2018
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Agriculture Bill introduced at Parliament The Agriculture Bill was introduced to the House...
10.09.2018
Following the Government’s new visa scheme announcement on Thursday, several farmers’ associations have criticised the plans as, ‘simply not enough’. The new visa scheme, announced by the Home Secretary and the Environment Secretary, will allow 2,500 migrant workers per...
08.08.2018
The Jobseekers Allowance claimant rate measures the number of claimants as a proportion of resident population. This spreadsheet provides for a member authority an analysis over time plus the rural average of claimant rates. - Jobseekers Allownace Analysis - Analysis...
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Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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