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The Metro reports that rural crime is on the rise as a combination of pressures is fuelling thefts in rural areas across the nation, according to new research from NFU Mutual The cost of rural crime, which includes thefts...
Jill Starley-Grainger from elemental details how switching to cleaner forms of energy presents unique challenges for those who live off the gas grid in rural areas. Part of this article can be read below. Energy prices are sky...
The BBC reports almost a million households can now start applying for government help towards their energy bills, which was promised to help them through the winter Most households have been getting £400 in energy support, paid...
The Guardian reports that a third of the funding pledged by the UK government for insulation and installing heat pumps has not yet been spent, analysis has shown, despite the continuing energy bills and cost of living crises About...
As featured in the Mirror newspaper - the Broadcast 2040+ campaign is stepping up its battle - and a petition by a leading pensioners' group has crossed the 10,000-signature milestone, forcing a response from the Government. Ministers are under...
The BBC report the £2 cap on bus fares in England has been extended for three months following warnings that hundreds of services could be cut if it ended. The cap applies to more than 130 bus...
The Shropshire Star reports that warnings have been issued in rural Shropshire to protect oil tanks from thieves as evidence suggests that theft of heating oil from rural properties may be on the rise Heating oil is usually stored...
ITV news reports that owners of rural pubs and restaurants have been saying their industry is "at risk" because of the cost-of-living crisis One landlord near Taunton has seen numerous nearby pubs close in the last year and says...
The Government must guarantee access to Freeview and aerial radio beyond 2040 Unless the Government takes such action ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in November 2023 the spectrum of frequency allocated to Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) may be...
The views of Plunkett's members, partners and other sector representatives. 2023 is the first year where Plunkett’s new 5 year strategy has been embedded in our business plan and will feature across all of our work streams. In...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
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.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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