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.
21 Oct 2019
Britain’s coastal towns see highest rates of bankruptcy despite rise in staycations
Britain’s coastal towns dominate a list of areas which suffered from the highest level of bankruptcies last year, according to a new study reported on by The Sun. Research from...
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21 Oct 2019
MPs urge Barclays to reverse decision on Post Office cash withdrawals
The Shropshire Star reports that more than 100 MPs have put their names to a letter to Barclays calling on the bank to reverse its decision to stop cash withdrawals...
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14 Oct 2019
Don’t forget rural arts and creative industries says RSN
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has generally welcomed the announcement by the Government of the launch of a £250m (£50M for 5 years) culture investment fund The fund will provide...
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14 Oct 2019
Bank causes uproar by scrapping free post office cash withdrawals
The Guardian reports a decision by Barclays to pull out of an agreement allowing bank customers to withdraw cash from post offices for free has been criticised as “shocking”. The...
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14 Oct 2019
Post office closures are destroying communities
An article published in the Yorkshire Post argues the importance of post offices to rural communities. It notes that post offices often support other small shops that have sprung up...
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14 Oct 2019
Lord Foster: Rural Britain has been ignored for too long
Chair of the Lords Rural Economy Select Committee Lord Foster of Bath has argued this week in Politics Home that the Government needs to implement a comprehensive rural strategy. He...
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14 Oct 2019
Coastal residents earn less than people living inland
BBC News analysis has found that people working in coastal areas in Britain earn on average £1,600 less per year. The most deprived areas in England are also found by...
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14 Oct 2019
Barclays halts branch closures for two years
ITV News reports that Barclays bank has pledged not to close bank branches in remote areas, or where the bank is the last in the area for two years. Barclays...
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14 Oct 2019
The new £20 note unveiled
The bank of England have unveiled the design of the new £20 note featuring the artist JMW Turner It will be issued for the first time on 20 February 2020....
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