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29 Aug 2023
New report show rural homes are facing another cold winter
A new survey by Which? has revealed that an estimated 13 million households didn’t turn on their heating when it was cold last winter. The research also found that some...
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29 Aug 2023
Research into the potential of Community Land Trusts published
As the government reviews the responses to its Short-term holiday letting consultation, a new research project is highlighting a potential solution to the rural housing crisis. Brightness on the Edge...
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29 Aug 2023
Local Authorities called on to dramatically increase the number of EV public charging points to meet growing demand
A new study by Transport England and England’s Economic Heartland has found that there needs to be an almost six-fold increase in public electric vehicle charging points by 2025, in...
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29 Aug 2023
All GP surgeries in England to have digital phone lines by March 2024
The Government has announced that patients at all general practices across England will soon benefit from new digital phone lines which will make booking GP appointments easier. So far more...
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29 Aug 2023
Calls on government to stop rural drivers being charged more for fuel as prices hit highest level for six months
It’s been reported this month that supermarkets are overcharging customers in rural areas for fuel, as petrol prices reach their highest level for six months. According to the AA, the...
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22 Aug 2023
National Centre for Rural Health and Care seeks new Chair
The 2022 All Party Parliamentary Report on Rural Health and Care identified that the fifth of England’s population that live in rural areas have experienced poorer access to health and...
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21 Aug 2023
Conference Spotlight: A full fibre future for all
Reliable, high-speed connectivity has never been more in demand as we become increasingly reliant on a broadband service that supports not only our work, but also our home lives. From...
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21 Aug 2023
Rural businesses reassured after Government scraps vital service
The Government has announced that following an information gathering exercise earlier this year, it is now transferring the core functions of the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to local councils. Whilst...
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21 Aug 2023
£70m boost to transform youth centres
The recipients of the latest government grants for transforming youth clubs in England have been announced. Local Councils and youth groups were encouraged to submit applications to provide out-of-school activities...
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21 Aug 2023
Government promises free access to cash to be protected “particularly” for those living in rural areas
A new policy is to be introduced which will ensure that the ‘vast majority of people and businesses’ will be no further than three miles away from a place where...
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