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Chancellor must do more to tackle rampant rural disadvantage, campaigners urge
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NFU (Nantional Farmer's Union)

Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19
28.09.2020

Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19

Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19 Rural Coalition urges Government to unlock untapped potential of rural communities and economies and to address long-standing inequalities A coalition of thirteen...

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Mental health campaign launched for men in rural communities
17.08.2020

Mental health campaign launched for men in rural communities

The Yorkshire Post covered news of a new Samaritans campaign aimed at encouraging men in rural communities to seek help when they are struggling with mental health issues The ‘Real People, Real Stories’ campaign features the experiences of men...

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Call for south west countryside industry to help shape rural recovery plan
27.07.2020

Call for south west countryside industry to help shape rural recovery plan

Somerset County Gazette reports that rural stakeholders are joining forces to create a rural recovery plan for the south west, and are calling on rural groups to take part and help shape the region’s future Working with partners including...

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NFU President Minette Batters opens Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre
21.05.2020

NFU President Minette Batters opens Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre

National Farmers’ Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has performed the official opening of the new £2 million Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre. The ceremony, which took place before the current lockdown due to COVID-19, was attended by...

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Drivers urged to take extra care when driving in the countryside
18.05.2020

Drivers urged to take extra care when driving in the countryside

The Stratford Herald and Whitby Gazette report that motorists are being urged to take extra care on roads in the countryside to avoid accidents as lockdown measures begin to ease With sharp bends, poor surfaces and limited visibility already...

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UK Government must prioritise rural broadband and mobile coverage, says NFU
20.01.2020

UK Government must prioritise rural broadband and mobile coverage, says NFU

The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has called for the Government to prioritise rural connectivity as survey results indicate that more than four in 10 farmers don't have enough broadband to conduct their businesses effectively, according to The Poultry Site. ...

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