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POLICY-MAKERS could do more to encourage the economic potential of rural areas, say experts. The economic potential of the countryside is often overlooked, suggests the policy and practice note from the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University....
ONE in three rural youngsters fear they will have to leave their area to find a job, reveals a study. The survey - by rural insurer NFU Mutual - found there was a lack of suitable careers for...
BUSINESS leaders are urging the government to reduce VAT on rural tourism services. VAT on the supply of rural tourism services should be reduced from 20% to 7%, said a key report by the Country Land and Business...
RURAL tourism is set to benefit from a major new TV series. Tourism chiefs at West Dorset District Council are working to maximise the benefits to the area from ITV1 drama Broadchurch. Broadchurch is an ITV detective...
RURAL businesses and organisations are to benefit from a £1m boost thanks to East Sussex County Council. Nine projects have had their grants approved through the council's Rural Growth and Employment Fund (RuGEF). They include initiatives put...
SOME 90,000 aspiring business people will receive training in a government drive for rural economic growth. The £20m business training scheme will bring new skills and business knowledge to rural areas, helping them take up new opportunities in...
FARMHOUSE bed and breakfast businesses have helped generate £3.5bn for the rural economy, says a report. The B&B sector is a major contributor to rural incomes on many farms, according to the study on behalf of accommodation body...
WORKING well together is a key factor behind the success of some rural micro-businesses, says a report. The assertion is made in a policy paper that pinpoints key factors behind the success of rural micro-businesses at a time...
CONFIDENCE is growing in the rural business sector, suggesting the countryside is starting to emerge from the recession. Optimism for non-agricultural rural businesses is up with sales, profits, investment and employment expected to be higher in 2013, according...
RURAL economic indicators were largely unchanged during the third quarter of 2012 – although the rate of redundancies increased. Rural unemployment (4.8%) and rural business insolvencies (0.7 per 1000 businesses) saw no change between July and September 2012,...
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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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