01 May 2023
This report was by evidenced by a survey of rural households distributed by the Rural Services Network (RSN). The results show that more than 75% of respondents say that their financial situation has got worse over the last year. The RSN, which represents rural councils and other rural service providers, conducted the survey with the Rural Issues Group of Citizens Advice to better gauge the impact of the cost of living crisis on households in rural areas across England.
Responses to the online household survey were received by a staggering 6,780 rural residents in a clear demonstration of the severity of the situation
(Read the full press release here)
– Download the ‘Rural Cost of Living Survey 2023: Final Report ‘ here
