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The BBC reports that the £2 cap on bus fares in England has been extended again until the end of October, the government has announced. The cap, which applies to more than 130 bus operators outside of...
The BBC reports that up to one million people cancelled their broadband in the last year because of the high cost of living, a survey by Citizens Advice suggests. Citizens Advice said its survey of 6,000 people suggested those...
A huge response to the Daily Express Keep Us Tuned In crusade is increasing pressure on ministers to protect traditional TV services Television and radio transmitted through an aerial is only guaranteed until the mid-2030s under current government plans....
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse has released a detailed report exploring the cost-of-living crisis in rural areas and investigating the extent of the 'rural premium' Government neglect of the rural...
Last week, the Rural Services Network was delighted to be invited to a roundtable discussion with the Minister for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Felicity Buchan MP following the release of research into the rural homelessness crisis. The roundtable discussion...
The Telegraph reports households are being blocked from making net zero upgrades to their homes due to lack of electricity supply, the energy watchdog has warned Residents of rural villages have been told by network operators there...
The BBC report how tougher rules over which homes can be forcibly switched to a prepayment energy meter have been criticised by campaigners who want a total ban Customers must be given more chance to clear debts...
The Government has announced it is expanding the scheme offering households using alternative fuels £200 in energy bills support The announcement means more households using heating oil, LPG , biomass and other alternative fuels will receive £200 in...
…and its finally closed! We have now closed the cost of living survey that the Rural Services Network has been running alongside the Rural Issues Group of the Citizens Advice. Independent research commissioned by the RSN in summer last...
A year-long study exposes a surge in rural rough sleeping since the pandemic has been worsened by the cost-of-living crisis According to analysis of official statistics, rough sleeping in rural areas shot up 24% in just one year. ...
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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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