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07 Dec 2020
National lockdowns unfairly penalise rural Britain and must never be repeated
The Telegraph reports on complaints raised by rural residents that they are being ‘penalised’ through COVID-19 restrictions that unfairly affect rural communities Following the November…
07 Dec 2020
Key role for local government vital to vaccination rollout
The Municipal Journal reports on a recent Local Government Association call for councils to act alongside the NHS on vaccine distribution The report argues that…
07 Dec 2020
Better rural internet speeds ‘may not be financially viable’
News outlets including Farming UK and the Wiltshire Times report on widespread calls for better internet coverage across rural areas Danny Kruger MP (Con) spoke…
07 Dec 2020
Your views: building a strong, integrated care system across England
The NHS is asking patients, NHS staff, partner organisations and interested members of the public to give views on proposals to build strong and effective…
07 Dec 2020
Rural areas given fresh hope of being ‘decoupled’ from neighbouring COVID-19 hotspots
The Telegraph reports that rural parts of England have been given fresh hope of being ‘decoupled’ from COVID-19 hotspots under the highest tier restrictions after…
07 Dec 2020
Community Heartbeat Trust study shows poor recognition of some defibrillator signage
In 2017 the RCUK and BHF suggested defibrillator signage should be changed as they had competed a study suggesting only 48% of people recognised the…
30 Nov 2020
Comprehensive Spending Review – Key Rural Concerns
Last week the Government announced a one-year Spending Review for 2020, the long- term spending review being abandoned in favour of a short term approach…
30 Nov 2020
Plans for rural areas with low infection rates to ‘decouple’ from those in strictest tiers in doubt
The Telegraph has reported on warnings from Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP (Con) over the possibility of a third national lockdown if the country fails…
30 Nov 2020
Call for rural communities to take advantage of extra funding to boost digital connectivity
Local newspaper Cumbria Crack has reported that rural communities are being urged to take advantage of voucher funding from the Digital Borderlands scheme, to help…
30 Nov 2020
Rural Review of the Comprehensive Spending Review
The Government has announced a one-year Spending Review for 2020, the long- term spending review being abandoned in favour of a short term approach to…
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