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.
04 Oct 2021
RSN response to Spending Review
The Rural Services Network has highlighted the importance of the Government Releasing Opportunity and Removing Barriers for rural areas in its submission to the Spending Review 2021 This is the...
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04 Oct 2021
Young and Low Paid Face Being Priced Out of Rural Areas
The BBC reports that the Office of National Statistics revealed that house prices rose up to three times faster in some rural areas compared to the national average in July...
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04 Oct 2021
Fuel shortages expected to Lead to Rise in Pump Prices
The Daily Express reports that experts have revealed that ongoing fuel shortages will lead to increase in petrol prices and significant decrease in income for rural garages Many have criticised...
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27 Sep 2021
UK petrol stations are being affected by lorry driver crisis
i News reports that fuel supply issues have resulted in service stations temporarily closing sites across Britain Sites with high demand, such as service stations on motorways, will be prioritised...
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27 Sep 2021
Hospitality boost on offer as part of Stafford Borough £1.6m business funding
Businesses in the leisure sector looking to grow in 2022 could be entitled to grants of up to £5,000 Stafford Borough Council has launched the scheme to help those eligible...
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27 Sep 2021
ADTRAN helps Alncom bring Project Gigabit to rural England
Telecom TV reports that broadband provider Alncom is leveraging the ADTRAN Total Access 5000 fibre access platform to deliver Gigabit-ready broadband services to rural regions in the UK and bridge...
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27 Sep 2021
Welsh farm subsidy changes delayed again to 2025
BBC News reports that a new Sustainable Farming Scheme will be rolled out from January 2025, rewarding efforts to protect and enhance Wales’ rural and agricultural economies How farmers get...
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14 Sep 2021
RSN Economic Profiling Service – September 2021
The RSN Economic Profiling Service provides an analysis of Alternative Claimant Count with the September 2021 addition now being available. The analysis examines the ratio of claimant on flows to...
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14 Sep 2021
Published – The Local Shop Report 2021
The ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) have published the Local Shop Report 2021 The report provides key insights into sales and jobs, the services offered by local shops and...
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13 Sep 2021
Rural Economy Spotlight – September 2021
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities National Rural Conference in full swing...
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