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Rural Economies
Telecommunication publications including Light Reading and Advanced Television report on news that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport has published encouraging forecasts on how much it thinks rural 4G coverage will improve following completion of the Shared Rural Network...
The Guardian has recorded their views on second homes and urge main homes to be put first An editorial piece in the newspaper, available at this link , sets out some of the difficulties experienced by a...
Businesses in rural areas have cited broadband capacity as a major obstacle to digital adoption in the latest research by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) The study Digital adoption in rural SMEs found that...
With job vacancies recovering strongly, the labour market is in a state of flux again. Many employers are finding it incredibly difficult to fill job roles, especially in the hospitality sector. At the same time, long-term unemployment is on the...
Date: 21st June 2021 Subject: Rural Economy Chair: Graham Biggs MBE, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network Hosted: Online Event via Zoom - To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here - To...
The UK is heading towards a "catastrophic" digital skills shortage "disaster", a think tank has warned The Learning & Work Institute says the number of young people taking IT subjects at GCSE has dropped 40% since...
The Telegraph reports on the continued rollout of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellites that aim to reach remote areas The technology could prove to be a solution to bridging Britain’s digital divide. The UK has one of the lowest...
On 11 June 2021, the Government launched its Tourism Recovery Plan. Designed to support the Tourism sector build back better from the pandemic, it aims to recover domestic tourism to pre pandemic levels by 2022 and international tourism by 2023,...
- Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance - Alternative claimant count flows (Feb 2021) - Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (Dec 2020)...
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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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