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.
23 Mar 2020
Ofcom announce measuring compliance with the Shared Rural Network
ISPreview has covered Ofcom’s announcement of more details about the new £1 billion Shared Rural Network (SRN), which aims to extend UK geographic 4G mobile coverage to 95 per cent...
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23 Mar 2020
Business Grant payment arrangements: COVID-19
CIPFA and the Institute for Revenues Rating and Revaluation (IRRV) have published some useful guidance on the new business grant payment arrangements Business Support Grants Fund. “[Poperties in receipt of...
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16 Mar 2020
UK mobile operators sign £1bn deal to share 4G infrastructure
On Monday, the BBC reported that ministers have signed a £1 billion deal with EE, O2, Three and Vodafone to eliminate dead signal zones in rural and remote areas Mobile...
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09 Mar 2020
Shared Rural Network plans agreed
The BBC reports the companies that run the UK’s mobile network have agreed a deal to eliminate signal dead zones in remote areas The Shared Rural Network aims to extend...
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09 Mar 2020
Flybe collapses as coronavirus deals final blow
On Thursday regional airline Flybe collapsed after a plunge in travel demand, making the long-struggling airline one of the first big corporate casualties of the coronavirus outbreak Reuters reported that...
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09 Mar 2020
Nearly two-thirds waiting for countryside stewardship cash
Several papers including Farmers Weekly and the Yorkshire Post reported on new figures that almost two-thirds of farmers are still waiting for their Countryside Stewardship (CS) money, with three months...
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09 Mar 2020
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 2020
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 Strategy Roadshows press the case...
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02 Mar 2020
Village setting the trend for rural community shops
ITV reported on the popularity of community-owned rural shops, run largely by volunteers across the country, amidst national news that high street shops are increasingly shutting down There are now...
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02 Mar 2020
Pubs positively linked to economic value of rural areas
The Morning Advertiser reported on research from Northumbria University that found there is a strong positive relationship between an increase in the number of pubs and an increase in house...
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02 Mar 2020
Untap that rural tourism potential
VAST, untapped potential for rural tourism in Yorkshire Income from tourism in the Yorkshire countryside can be boosted if rural businesses capitalise on a growing desire for authentic experiences. That...
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