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The Guardian has reported that Openreach has announced plans to deliver gigabit-ready broadband to another 3.2 million rural homes and businesses across the country The move is a further push by BT’s broadband provision division to meet its ambitious...
The Telegraph reports that the Government has said that families living in remote areas of Britain should receive faster internet at the same time as those in cities, via the Government’s £200m Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) programme, which helps homes in the...
The RSN is launching it’s Annual National Rural Conference and is open for bookings! We are unable to hold our usual conference in Cheltenham and so are moving events online for a week of activity focused around...
The Northern Echo reports that rural primary schools across the North Yorkshire are set to receive a boost to their internet speeds High-speed connectivity provider NYnet is working to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to more than 20 schools as...
The Daily Mail reports that O2 is working to eradicate mobile signal rural 'not-spots' by extending 4G coverage in 91,000 areas across the UK - including 400 tourist destinations O2 says it wanted to ensure people would have adequate...
Advanced Television reports that a scientist at Liverpool Hope University has called for High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) to form part of all future pandemic strategic planning, to ensure that rural areas with no internet access gain connectivity A...
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is offering vouchers to those in rural communities who are disadvantaged by poor broadband Gigabit-capable broadband connections offer the fastest and most reliable speeds available, and the Government is committed to...
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has announced it will be hosting an evidence session on Friday on the impact of the ‘digital divide’ in accessing online support during the Covid-19 crisis MPs will hear evidence about the scale...
Several outlets report on the fact that fibre is ‘the key to productivity’ for rural businesses, yet one in 10 rural English and Welsh properties don't have a superfast broadband option yet The website Technative reports that achieving seamless...
ITV reports on fears that in some rural areas, pupils are missing out on home-schooling during lockdown due to poor internet access The data, which was part of a study by the Children's Commissioner for England, examined vulnerabilities faced...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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