Rural Economies
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity, and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
19 Sep 2025
Pubs Deliver £8 of Social Value for Every £1 Invested
British pubs and publicans have been at the heart of their local areas for centuries, meeting social needs and connecting communities, but new research has put a figure on just...
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19 Sep 2025
A Million Young People On The Sidelines
Nearly one million young people in the UK are currently NEET – not in education, employment or training. Too often, they are treated as a statistic, a problem to be...
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17 Sep 2025
Waste Crime Inquiry
UK Parliament, Environment and Climate Change Select Committee Closed 17 September 2025 Waste Crime Inquiry This short inquiry considered waste crime, with a focus on serious and organised waste crime...
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15 Sep 2025
The National Rural Conference 2025 – Rural Economy & Regeneration
The National Rural Conference 2025 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Economy & Regeneration The Speaker Presentations can be downloaded below: Kerry Booth,...
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15 Sep 2025
Rural Conference 2025 Opens with a Call for Fairness and Growth
The National Rural Conference 2025 opened on Monday with members, partners and stakeholders coming together to champion the voice of rural communities. Day one focused on two major themes: Fair...
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15 Sep 2025
Minimum Income Standard 2025 Highlights Continuing Shortfalls
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University have published the latest update to the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) – the income...
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15 Sep 2025
New Report Finds Millions Facing Food Insecurity
The Trussell Trust has published its second Hunger in the UK report, offering a comprehensive look at the scale and drivers of food insecurity across the country. The findings show...
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15 Sep 2025
MPs Call For Action To Support Remote Coastal Communities
Remote coastal communities are being left behind and need urgent, targeted support, MPs warned in a Commons debate last week. Leading the discussion, Perran Moon MP described how areas like...
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15 Sep 2025
Arts Rural Touring Toolkit Gets Major Makeover
A guide to help artists to tour rural communities has been given a fresh lease of life for the first time in two decades. Rural touring takes professional live performances...
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08 Sep 2025
National Rural Crime Action Week 2025 – Seeing the Bigger Picture
This week marks National Rural Crime Action Week 2025, led by the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN). The Rural Services Network is proud to be a partner, joining forces with...
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