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On Tuesday, 3 June 2025 the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) will host a day of discussion and reflection at the Square Tower in Portsmouth to introduce the next phase of its National Delivery Plan . It will...
In an ambitious move to enhance digital connectivity in some of England's most isolated regions, the UK Space Agency , in collaboration with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has launched a series of projects...
We’re pleased to announce that the Rural Services Network is actively participating in the newly established advisory forum on the future of UK television, led by Media Minister Stephanie Peacock. This forum will play a crucial role in ensuring that...
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000 homes and businesses across Great Britain. This initiative, backed by up to £800...
A recent report by The Good Things Foundation , supported by Virgin Money , sheds light on the significant issue of digital exclusion, particularly in rural communities. The research highlights the challenges many individuals face due to the...
A recent NFU survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to significantly hinder farmers’ ability to run effective, food producing businesses. More than three quarters (76%) of members report some level of unreliable mobile...
The landscape of digital inclusion across the UK's rural communities is undergoing a critical examination, underscored by the comprehensive studies conducted by the University of Liverpool and its partners. The findings, presented in the " A Minimum Digital Living Standard...
New analysis carried out by the charity Age UK reveals that almost half (46%) of over-65s in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the most fundamental tasks required to use the internet safely and successfully. The figures also...
Airband is a provider of rural broadband services and this year is working closely with the Rural Services Network. Founded in 2009, Airband is an independent internet service provider bringing high speed broadband to homes,...
The Financial Times reports that the UK will begin trialling Elon Musk’s Starlink technology in its first test of web-linked satellites to help meet the government’s ambition of providing ultrafast internet to all homes across the country The first...
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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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