Millions ‘will suffer’ in cashless society
The findings of an Access to Cash Review, funded by the ATM network Link, were widely covered in the press by national outlets such as the BBC and local papers like the Express and Star. Interim findings show that one in six people still rely on cash and 74 per cent of people think a […]
New measures a major win for rural coverage
Ofcom has found that broadband speeds across the UK increased throughout 2018, with the number of homes and small businesses that cannot access a ‘decent’ connection halving, ComputerWeekly.com reported. A ‘decent’ connection is one that offers 10Mbps download and 1Mbps upload speeds. The annual report, Connected Nations, noted that although broadband speeds have been increasing […]
High street report findings
The BBC reported on the publication of Sir John Timpson’s High Street Report. The report noted that a combination of internet shopping and the convenience of ‘out of town’ retailing has increased the number of empty shops and decreased footfall. Short term recommendations include a campaign to eliminate unsightly graffiti and litter, an initiative to […]
Farming revolution – winners and losers
New farming technology could be used to solve post-Brexit labour shortages but must be introduced carefully to avoid negative social impact, according to researchers from the University of East Anglia. Reuters reported on the research, noting that tasks such as fruit picking, weeding and milking cows could be carried out completely by machines in a […]
