COVID-19
15 Jun 2020
Everyone is now eligible for Covid-19 testing
An update from Defra for our members is below: You should be aware that everyone is now eligible for testing through the NHS portal:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/ask-for-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/ We encourage you to participate in...
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15 Jun 2020
Issues raised at the 12th June meeting of the Rural Impacts Stakeholder Forum (RISF)
The Rural Impacts Stakeholder Forum (RISF) was established in March 2020 to enable open and regular dialogue between key rural stakeholder organisations and Defra on the impact of COVID-19 on...
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15 Jun 2020
From floods to pandemics – resilience for rural communities at times of crisis
Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of...
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15 Jun 2020
Seven out of 10 happy with council support
The MJ has published research from the Local Government Association showing that seven out of 10 people are very or fairly satisfied with the way their council is supporting them...
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15 Jun 2020
Defra – Food Vulnerability, Local Authority Welfare Assistance Scheme
Below is is this week’s update on Defra’s work on food for vulnerable people: Defra recieved Confirmation on Wednesday 10 of June of a one-off, additional funds for people who...
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15 Jun 2020
Hammer blow for Social Enterprises and disadvantaged communities
Disadvantaged communities suffering from the impact of Covid-19 could be delivered another hammer blow in just a matter of weeks unless a vital scheme that encourages investment is continued. Social...
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15 Jun 2020
Rural consumers ready for transition to cashless society
Talking Retail and Retail Times have published research demonstrating that rural and older communities are as happy to make cashless payments as their younger and city-dwelling counterparts 55 percent of...
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15 Jun 2020
UK regional rebalancing may be boosted by COVID-19 response
Business Manchester has reported that the COVID-19 pandemic may have boosted the Government’s regional rebalancing strategy to benefit areas including the North West, according to the UK chief economist at...
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15 Jun 2020
The Mirror’s ‘Shop for Britain’ campaign to help save the High Street
The Daily Mirror has launched a ‘Shop for Britain’ campaign urging people to make a conscious decision about where they shop, and what they buy, to help businesses across Britain...
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08 Jun 2020
Domestic Violence and homelessness in rural areas during lockdown
“Some rise in reports of domestic abuse during lockdown in rural areas and concerns over those unable to escape potentially abusive situations during lockdown.” That’s the message coming from Graham...
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