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 Mar 2018
“Countryside at a Crossroads” response
The Rural Services Network has welcomed a House of Lords report which says the government is failing rural communities. The “Countryside at a Crossroads” report was published by a House...
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22 Mar 2018
Government is ‘failing rural communities’
The government is failing England’s rural communities, says a House of Lords select committee. Responsibility for rural issues should be transferred away from Defra and given to another government department,...
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16 Mar 2018
Vouchers to connect rural broadband
Rural residents and businesses are to be given vouchers to help with the cost of connecting to fibre broadband. The government said tens of thousands of homes and businesses would...
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15 Mar 2018
Bishop highlights need for equality
The Bishop of Lincoln has highlighted the challenges faced by communities in sparsely populated rural areas. Christopher Lowson, who has been Bishop of Lincoln for six years, delivered his maiden...
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14 Mar 2018
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 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 Rural businesses need help to embrace...
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12 Mar 2018
Digital revolution could boost economy
Unlocking rural digital potential could add up to £26bn annually to the UK economy, says a new report. Research by Rural England and Scotland’s Rural College shows that greater use...
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07 Feb 2018
Rural broadband ‘still in slow lane’
Campaigners say many rural areas still lack adequate broadband – although connections are getting faster. The government says it has delivered on a manifesto commitment to extend superfast broadband to...
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30 Jan 2018
Rural shops invest £315m in services
Rural shops across the UK have invested over £315m over the last year in services for customers, says a report. Villages shops and other retail outlets have introduced services like...
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09 Jan 2018
RSN Economic Profiling Service – November 2017
– Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance JSA claimant flows analysis (November 17) JSA claimants as percentage of working population analysis (June 17)
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29 Dec 2017
Economic Factsheets – 2017
To inform and contextualise a local authority area’s economic situation, factsheets have been produced for our member authorities providing a wide range of facts, figures and associated graphs. The factsheets...
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