UK Government failing rural people living in poverty, say experts in new book

The needs of the poorest and most vulnerable people living in the countryside are ignored by the UK Government in a way that would not be acceptable in urban areas, say academics in a new book
Cap energy bills at £2000 to help rural homes hit hardest by energy crisis

The i reports that the Liberal Democrats have called for an “energy rescue package” to be introduced in the Budget to help rural communities hit hardest by rising energy bills
Victims face ‘devastation’ of livelihoods amid sharp rise in rural crime

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
New £200m fund for UK walking and cycling routes

Devon Live reports that Selaine Saxby, the MP for North Devon, has welcomed a £200 million fund to improve walking and cycling across the UK