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29.03.2021
The Treasury published its “Tax policies and consultations report (Spring 2021)” on 23 March 2021 “Tax day” combines an overview of the Government’s taxation policy with an update on the 30 tax-related consultations that are underway. No major...
22.02.2021
Newspapers, including the Times, have reported on suggestions that the Government could help to revive high streets by providing funding that encourages landlords to convert empty shops into homes, offices or restaurants In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak...
25.11.2019
Speaking at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) annual conference, Boris Johnson promised a ‘fundamental review’ of business rates if the Conservative Party wins the general election, according to The MJ The Party added that the overall burden of...
01.09.2017
THE government wants more councils to join forces and submit proposals to retain the growth in their business rates income. A pilot programme will see a number of councils retain 100% of the growth in income raised locally through...
20.02.2017
PRESSURE is mounting over government reforms which threaten to drive up rural business rates. The first revaluation of business rates by the government in seven years will see many businesses pay more due to increases in property values. ...
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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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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