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08 Jun 2020
Cash payments fall 15 percent as half of all UK transactions done on card
Just 23 percent of all purchases made in the UK last year involved cash, according to a new report published by Yahoo Finance Cash payments…
01 Jun 2020
Public health directors urge delay to lockdown easing amid test and trace confusion
Significant concerns are being raised by directors of public health and other leading sector figures that the lockdown is being eased too quickly, as confusion…
01 Jun 2020
Tough new rules to lock down whole towns to rapidly isolate new COVID-19 sufferers
The Sun warns that some towns could face isolated lockdown measures if there are regional flare-ups, as Boris Johnson announced the Government’s crucial new ‘track…
27 May 2020
Over 65 population projections (2012 to 2043)
The following analysis demonstrates the future challenges facing local authorities in supporting communities, with predicted ageing populations for all authority types. The predicted proportion of…
26 May 2020
The Rural Housing Alliance have written to the Secretary of State for Housing to offer support
The Rural Housing Alliance (RHA), which works in partnership with the Rural Services Network and National Housing Federation, is a group of leading housing associations…
26 May 2020
RSN asks Government for local approach to track and trace
The Rural Services Network, along with other members of the Rural Coalition, a grouping of organisations representing rural areas has written to Rt Hon Matt…
26 May 2020
Northern Pennines Moorland Group distribute PPE to local NHS trusts
In a bid to help our healthcare professionals, gamekeepers and moorland managers from across the Northern Pennines have joined forces to collect personal protective equipment…
18 May 2020
Covid-19 rural lockdown exit strategy update from the RSN
In a recent Bulletin we report on the letter dated 14th April sent to Matt Hancock, The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care…
18 May 2020
Coronavirus: £5bn needed to stop local cuts say county councils
English councils have called on the government to provide a £5bn “income guarantee” to prevent local authorities from having to cut services as the coronavirus…
18 May 2020
Coastal towns feel fear over lockdown easing
During the Number 10 COVID-19 press conference on Tuesday 12th May, a reporter from the Lincolnshire Echo raised concerns from residents worried that the relaxation…
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