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Farming UK has covered reports that rural businesses still face 'exceptional challenges' despite the Chancellor's Winter Economy Plan announced last week Further to his announcement that the Autumn Budget will be cancelled, Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP (Con) announced details...
Nursery World has reported on warnings from English councils that up to one in 10 childcare providers could close this winter, and that as many as one in four are at risk in rural areas according to a survey by...
Several news outlets have followed up on the Rural Coalition’s calls for Government to commit equitable funding for rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic Papers and broadcasters including BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today, Farmers...
Papers including the Northumberland Gazette, Care Talk and Hexham Courant have identified critical challenges in delivering social care services during the pandemic, with four in five rural social care workers lacking adequate access to COVID-19 testing The papers reported...
The New Statesman has published an article sponsored by Plymouth University arguing that the digital divide in Britain needs to be addressed for digital health progress to be made in theNHS Whilst COVID-19 has helped speed up digital advances...
Several newspapers, including the Northern Echo, have reported that rural residents are unhappy that they have been brought into lockdown when cases are not as high there as other parts of the county The lockdown has been instigated across...
WalesOnline reports that property sales this year in popular rural and seaside locations across the UK have already surpassed the number of transactions seen across the whole of 2019 Rightmove identified 16 locations where the number of sales agreed...
ITV West Country reports on new measures introduced to support social distancing whilst children in the area travel to school on buses The headteacher at Saltash Community School in Cornwall has closed roads to enable children to access coaches...
Newspapers including the Lancashire Post have argued that rural areas could take advantage of the staycation boom as holidaymakers rethink their travel plans during the pandemic Non-traditional holiday areas such as Lancashire present a ‘unique’ opportunity for local businesses...
The Guardian has reported on warnings from the Institute for Fiscal Studies that English councils could face a £2 billion ‘perfect storm’ over the next few months Without additional financial support from the Government, councils ‘face a difficult choice...
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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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