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The House of Commons Library recently published a report to inform Westminster Hall debate held on 1 February. The report highlighted that rural and coastal constituencies tend to have different types of businesses to those elsewhere. Professional, scientific and...
This analysis in the Economy Insight series looks at the employment landscape within a chosen local authority area. The analysis shows which industrial sectors are the biggest employers overall , for full time and part time employees, as well as...
An independent review into labour shortages in the food chain has found that the industry currently faces difficulties in recruiting and retaining an adequate workforce. It attributes this challenge to “low unemployment rates, changes in labour market dynamics, and reduced...
Local paper, the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, publishes the results of a new report that shows rural economies could benefit from rewilding initiatives while helping Britain meet its biodiversity and climate commitments Rewilding Britain has called on...
The Guardian reports the rewilding 5 per cent of England could create nearly 20,000 jobs in rural communities and increase employment by 50 per cent compared with intensive farming, according to new data from charity, Rewilding Britain The projection...
Melton Borough Council has submitted a bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to invest in Melton town centre according to Business Live The council has said that the investment would support 139 additional jobs and bring in £7.4...
The Affordable Housing Commission’s new report ‘A National Housing Conversion Fund: buying properties to boost affordable housing supply’ was published last week The report calls on the government to prepare a National Housing Conversion Fund for England to help...
The Princess Royal has guest edited a special edition of Country Life, in which she talks about the need to increase affordable housing in rural areas Taking on the role of campaigning editor, Princess Anne set out her vision...
Several outlets, including the BBC and the Independent, report on a study showing that some rural parts of the UK have seen a surge in job adverts posted, despite the pandemic Rural communities in areas such as South Norfolk...
Reed in Partnership delivers a number of employment support and healthy living services in rural areas across the UK for central and local government They are carrying out a research project looking at how best to support disadvantaged groups...
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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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