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69% of households not connected to the gas grid would be unable to afford an electric heating system, new rural polling has shown 58% of these households also believe Government’s 2026 boiler ban is unfair ...
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...
ITV News reports that a new YouGov Survey for End Fuel Poverty Coalition revealed that half of those who live in rural households are classed as vulnerable - with one in five elderly people living in cold, damp homes, and...
The BBC report that more support is needed for homes relying on heating oil or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), according to councillors in Oxfordshire The government is giving off-grid energy consumers an extra payment of £100, but there are...
BBC reports that the price of diesel at UK pumps has gone above £1.90 for the first time in nearly three months The amount motorists pay has fallen significantly from the record highs seen at the start of July,...
In its bid to reach net zero, the government set a target to electrify heating for off-gas grid properties by 2026. But what are the options for rural homes - and how can we adopt a fair, practical approach to...
The BBC reports that many rural households are worrying about heating their homes this winter as the price of oil increases The government has promised £100 to support people who use heating oil, but no details have been announced....
A 10-year assessment of the performance of the UK’s first rural affordable Passivhaus scheme has found that it continues to meet expectations and perform as designed The assessment of the 14 Passivhaus homes built in 2011 by Hastoe...
The BBC reports that the government is contemplating the introduction of a fuel price checker which would allow drivers to compare costs of petrol and diesel, with Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan saying the online tool would be similar to one...
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...
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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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