Rural Economies
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.
22 Oct 2018
Select Committee on the Rural Economy
Our Chief Executive Graham Biggs MBE gave evidence today (16th October 2018) to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy. He responded to a number of...
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15 Oct 2018
RSN Economic Profiling Service – Summer 2018
– Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance JSA claimant flows analysis (September 18) JSA claimants as percentage of working population analysis (March 18) 2018 Vulnerability index
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08 Oct 2018
Calls for a online sales tax
The Times reports on calls from the Tesco boss for a two per cent tax on goods sold online to support ‘bricks-and-mortar’ retailers. Dave Lewis, Tesco’s chief executive, said an...
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24 Sep 2018
Upcoming Rural Related Events
Celebrating the best of the UK’s Rural Businesses! About this event: Celebrate all that is good about Rural Business in the UK. With six regional events across the UK, as...
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17 Sep 2018
Rural Economy Spotlight – September 2018
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Agriculture Bill introduced at Parliament The Agriculture...
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10 Sep 2018
Farmers criticise plans for migrant workers
Following the Government’s new visa scheme announcement on Thursday, several farmers’ associations have criticised the plans as, ‘simply not enough’. The new visa scheme, announced by the Home Secretary and...
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11 Aug 2018
Rural tourism sector faces skills shortage
England’s tourism sector risks being overwhelmed by record number of visitors and growing skills gaps, say council leaders. The UK’s tourism sector provides 3.1m jobs – many of them in...
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09 Aug 2018
Rural community awards now open
The Plunkett Foundation is welcoming applications for this year’s annual awards celebrating achievements of rural community businesses in tackling rural issues. The 2018 Rural Community Ownership Awards, which are being...
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03 Aug 2018
RSN Economic Profiling Service – May 2018
– Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance JSA claimant flows analysis (May 2018) JSA claimants as percentage of working population analysis (December 17)
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23 Jul 2018
Peers ask for evidence on rural economy
A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently...
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