Rural Digital Connectivity
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
19 May 2025
Ofcom Publishes Spring 2025 Connected Nations Update
Ofcom has released its Connected Nations Update: Spring 2025, providing the latest snapshot of broadband and mobile coverage across the UK. The report highlights continued progress in rolling out faster...
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19 May 2025
Connecting Communities Through Better Transport
Better transport – transport that is safe, accessible, affordable, reliable, integrated and green – does amazing things. It connects communities and brings people together; creates a thriving economy and revitalises...
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19 May 2025
Safeguarding Terrestrial TV: An Update from the Broadcast 2040+ Campaign
The latest Broadcast 2040+ newsletter highlights significant progress in the ongoing campaign to protect the future of free-to-air terrestrial TV and radio services—essential sources of trusted news, information, and entertainment...
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06 May 2025
Government Urged to Act on Cash Payment Access
The recent publication of the Treasury Committee’s Acceptance of Cash report casts a fresh spotlight on the rapidly shifting payment landscape in the UK, and its consequences for rural communities....
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06 May 2025
BT Launches National Campaign for Digital Landline Switch
BT has launched a new campaign with legendary broadcaster Moira Stuart to raise awareness of the UK’s move from analogue to digital landlines – and to spotlight the help available...
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06 May 2025
Conference Explores Immersion and Diversity
Rural Touring organisations are set to gather in Newbury from 24-26 June 2025. People from arts organisations from across the UK will gather in June to champion rural and small-scale...
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06 May 2025
Affordable Homes Key to Unlocking Rural Business Growth
New research commissioned by Community Action Northumberland (CAN) reveals the growing pressure rural employers face due to a shortage of affordable and suitable housing for workers across Northumberland. Nearly one in two...
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28 Apr 2025
Connecting Communities Through Small Good Stuff
Community Catalysts is a social enterprise that works in partnership to make sure that people can be part of strong, inclusive, communities with real opportunities to connect, create and contribute. Since 2009,...
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28 Apr 2025
Digital Inclusion: Progress, Purpose, Action
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...
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22 Apr 2025
Rural Growth Must Power National Renewal
Newly released figures from DEFRA’s Rural Economic Bulletin reveal a stark warning: productivity in England’s most sparsely populated rural areas has fallen to just 84% of the national average, down...
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