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.
06 Nov 2023
RSN to host Net Zero event as part of Countryside COP
The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP. Taking place on 22nd...
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02 Nov 2023
Economic Inactivity
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of population aged 16-64 who are classed as economically inactive, and the proportion of those classed as economically inactive...
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30 Oct 2023
Working age population
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of population that is working age (16 to 64 years old) historically, now, and looking forward into the future...
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30 Oct 2023
RSN Member Insight Update
Economy Insight on the RSN website has now been updated with an analysis examining employment landscape at the local authority level. The analysis shows proportions of employees in broad industrial...
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27 Oct 2023
Private/public sector employment
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the proportion of employees that are in private or public employment and the proportion that are full time or part time....
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26 Oct 2023
Proportion of enterprises in broad industrial groups
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the enterprise landscape within a chosen local authority area by showing the relative proportions of enterprise types.The analysis shows the movement...
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25 Oct 2023
Proportion of employees in broad industrial groups
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the employment landscape within a chosen local authority area. The analysis shows which industrial sectors are the biggest employers overall ,...
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24 Oct 2023
New research shows how community-owned businesses are committed to social and environmental action
Plunkett Foundation’s annual state of the sector report ‘Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business’ shows that despite facing significant challenges because of the cost-of-living and energy price crises, the...
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24 Oct 2023
Invaluable role of Pub is The Hub in helping pubs to diversify their services and support people in rural communities highlighted in new report
Pub is The Hub has been featured in a new Localis report calling for more pub diversification support. In the report, commissioned by the British Beer & Pub Association and...
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23 Oct 2023
Proposals unveiled for positive change in the rural economy
A series of policy recommendations to advocate for positive change in the rural economy, has been published by the Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) at Newcastle University. To mark three...
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