The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
16 Mar 2020
UK mobile operators sign £1bn deal to share 4G infrastructure
On Monday, the BBC reported that ministers have signed a £1 billion deal with EE, O2, Three and Vodafone to eliminate dead signal zones in rural and remote areas Mobile...
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09 Mar 2020
Shared Rural Network plans agreed
The BBC reports the companies that run the UK’s mobile network have agreed a deal to eliminate signal dead zones in remote areas The Shared Rural Network aims to extend...
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09 Mar 2020
Nearly two-thirds waiting for countryside stewardship cash
Several papers including Farmers Weekly and the Yorkshire Post reported on new figures that almost two-thirds of farmers are still waiting for their Countryside Stewardship (CS) money, with three months...
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09 Mar 2020
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 2020
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Rural Strategy Roadshows press the case...
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02 Mar 2020
Village setting the trend for rural community shops
ITV reported on the popularity of community-owned rural shops, run largely by volunteers across the country, amidst national news that high street shops are increasingly shutting down There are now...
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02 Mar 2020
Pubs positively linked to economic value of rural areas
The Morning Advertiser reported on research from Northumbria University that found there is a strong positive relationship between an increase in the number of pubs and an increase in house...
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02 Mar 2020
Untap that rural tourism potential
VAST, untapped potential for rural tourism in Yorkshire Income from tourism in the Yorkshire countryside can be boosted if rural businesses capitalise on a growing desire for authentic experiences. That...
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24 Feb 2020
Airbnb harming homeownership in rural areas
The Guardian has revealed new analysis that shows some parts the country have one Airbnb listing for every four properties in what campaigners argue is “fuelling the UK’s housing crisis”...
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17 Feb 2020
Government Urged to Level the Playing Field for UK’s Rural Shops
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Government to ensure that rural shops are included in its plans to level up the UK economy The 2020 Rural Shop...
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12 Feb 2020
RSN Economic Profiling Service – February 2020
– Unemployment Claimant Flows as an Indicator of Economic Performance – Alternative claimant count flows (November 2019) – Alternative claimant count as percentage of working population (September19)
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