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.
08 Jul 2019
Government response to the report of the House of Lords Select Committee
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government response to the report of the House of Lords Select Committee Graham Biggs, Chief Executive of The Rural Services Network (RSN) said: “It is...
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08 Jul 2019
Millions in rural areas could be ‘left behind’
The Local Government Association published a report last week highlighting concerns that ‘millions of people living in rural England are at risk of being ‘left behind’ and missing out on...
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08 Jul 2019
Tory leadership candidates share views on rural issues
Farming UK reports that the Countryside Alliance questioned Conservative leadership candidates Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt on the future of rural policy Hunt promised to ‘fast track’ the delivery of...
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08 Jul 2019
Rural areas need specific policies
A comment piece in Forbes argues that more must be done to encourage innovation and economic growth in rural areas. The author cites a recent study from the University of...
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01 Jul 2019
Northern Powerhouse ‘undermined’ by austerity
Social Affairs Correspondent for the Independent, May Bulman, comments on a report released by the Institute for Public Policy Research North on the state of the north-south divide in the...
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24 Jun 2019
Boris Johnson pledges to tackle digital divide
Writing in The Telegraph, Conservative leadership candidate Boris Johnson pledged to tackle the digital divide He said that it was a ‘disgrace’ that there is such a ‘deep digital divide’...
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17 Jun 2019
Post Office workers pay rates to be reviewed to stop branch closures
Post Office workers could be set for a pay rise after ministers agreed to review their wage rates in order to try to halt branch closures Many postmasters have warned...
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10 Jun 2019
Rural 4G proposals need guarantees for consumers and businesses
Consumer and rural groups unite to set out four key tests for mobile operator plans to boost rural 4G in a letter to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Signed...
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10 Jun 2019
Rural groups demand guarantees over rural 4G
Plans to improve rural 4G connectivity must pass four tests if they are to deliver real benefits to rural communities, according to several campaign groups. The Yorkshire Post and other...
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10 Jun 2019
Rural Economy Spotlight – June 2019
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Call for a National Rural Strategy...
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