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A thriving rural economy
24.02.2020
The Guardian has revealed new analysis that shows some parts the country have one Airbnb listing for every four properties in what campaigners argue is “fuelling the UK’s housing crisis” Opponents argue rapid expansion in short-term lets is “out...
17.02.2020
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Government to ensure that rural shops are included in its plans to level up the UK economy The 2020 Rural Shop Report outlines the crucial role that rural shops play...
13.02.2020
This analysis shows the quarterly fluctuations in estimates of unemployment levels and rates for a chosen member authority over the period July 2011 to September 2019. It also charts the rates for the local authority's associated rural/urban classification average, class...
12.02.2020
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance - Alternative claimant count flows (November 2019) - Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (September19)...
03.02.2020
YourMoney.com reported that Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will close 56 branches across the country between April and October, including 31 Lloyds, 10 Halifax and 15 Bank of Scotland branches in response to reduced customer demand for in-branch services...
03.02.2020
Several trade press outlets, including E&T Magazine, TechRadar and IT Pro have reported on news that Openreach are expanding full-fibre rollout to cover 250,000 rural premises in more than 200 rural locations by March next year The infrastructure firm...
03.02.2020
Stoke Saint Gregory, a small village in rural Somerset, is in danger of losing its heart. In the past few weeks its only shop closed and moved into a temporary Shop in a Box in a shipping container. ...
27.01.2020
Electronic Payments International reported on news that Visa has launched an industry-wide ‘access to cash’ scheme to encourage retailers to offer cashback. The initiative specifically targets areas in the UK where consumers currently struggle to access cash, such as...
27.01.2020
Computer Weekly followed up on BT’s calls for prior investments in UK mobile infrastructure to be recognised in formulating the operators’ investment in the Government’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) scheme. The SRN plan was constructed with the UK’s four...
27.01.2020
A new anonymous research survey has been launched to gather data on the wider implications of farm crime across the UK While many reports talk about the effect farm crime has on the financial and business aspect of farming,...
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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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