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The BBC has reported that the cost-of-living crisis is hitting people living in rural areas harder than those living in towns and cities, according to a new report The study, by the Rural Services Network, says those in the...
A £100 handout for rural homeowners reliant on heating oil will be a "drop in the ocean" in the face of sky high bills, campaigners have warned The Government on Wednesday announced further support for homes that fall outside...
A new report by Rural Services Network shows rural areas face ‘dual energy vulnerability’ of higher household and transport energy poverty, and lower wages The research found that homes in rural areas tend to be...
The Guardian reports that almost 80% of the UK’s lowest-paid workers say they are now facing the toughest financial squeeze of their lifetimes, according to new research by the Living Wage Foundation Liz Truss has averted a further increase...
Cornwall Live has reported that second home owners in Cornwall are due to receive a staggering £5.4million in energy rebates The rebates come as every home in the UK will receive at least a £400 grant in the coming...
David Jones MP for Clwyd West, a rural constituency in Wales is supporting a Westminster Hall Debate on Thursday 16th June on ‘The Future of low-carbon off-gas grid home and business heating’ David will be giving the opening speech...
This blog has been written by Jessia Sellick, of Rose Regeneration. What is fuel poverty? In general, it relates to households that have to spend a high proportion of their household income to keep their home...
Farmers with diesel and oil storage tanks are being warned to check their security amidst increased fears that thieves could target them William Nicholl, client director at rural insurance broker Lycetts, said: “Storage tanks contain thousands of...
InYourArea reports that Labour analysis has found households in rural areas will be worst affected by rising energy bills The party issued that rural households will pay around a third more to heat their homes on average as prices...
New research discussed by the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University shows that many rural households already experiencing poverty and financial vulnerability in Britain will be hardest hit by increases in energy costs. The new measures announced by...
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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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