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26 Feb 2024

Council Tax Rises: The Rural Perspective

The County Councils Network (CCN) has warned that local authorities across England, especially those in rural areas, are facing an unprecedented financial crisis. The majority…

26 Feb 2024

UKRI Targets Health Inequalities in Rural and Coastal Areas with New Initiative

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has taken a step forward in addressing health inequalities with a series of innovative projects under its Mobilising Community Assets…

26 Feb 2024

North Devon’s Quest for GP to Preserve Rural Health

Residents of Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon are amidst a social media surge to safeguard their local healthcare with an urgent search for a…

20 Feb 2024

Job Quality Indicators

The attached analysis presents ONS indicators of the quality of jobs (hours, earnings and contract information) in the UK using earnings data from the Annual…

19 Feb 2024

Winning the Rural Vote: The Imperative for Fair Funding

Last month’s launch of the Winning The Rural Vote campaign in parliament marked a significant step forward in the push for equitable resource distribution to…

19 Feb 2024

The Crucial Role of Rural Exception Sites: A Path to Affordable Housing

Recent research conducted by the University of College London (UCL), commissioned by the Rural Housing Network, sheds light on the critical factors affecting the successful…

19 Feb 2024

Give Feedback on Rural Business Growth Decision – Making Tool

Economic development and regeneration professionals are encouraged to participate in shaping a new practical analytics platform geared at guiding rural business policy. The Rural Enterprise…

19 Feb 2024

Addressing the Silent Crisis: Mental Health in the Rural and Farming Communities

Last week marked the annual “Mind Your Head” campaign, spearheaded by the Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies. This initiative is crucial for…

19 Feb 2024

Ofcom Seeks Views from Rural and Remote Areas on Postal Service Modernisation

In an era where digital communication has significantly reduced the volume of letters, yet the demand for parcel delivery continues to soar, Ofcom has initiated…

12 Feb 2024

Winning the Rural Vote

In anticipation of a forthcoming general election, it’s crucial to address the challenges faced by rural communities. Constituting 40% of parliamentary constituencies, rural votes hold…