
Digital divide between rural and urban area is growing
A new study has been published by the mobile operator, Vodaphone UK, which reveals the gap between urban and rural areas is growing when it comes to reliable connectivity.
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.
A new study has been published by the mobile operator, Vodaphone UK, which reveals the gap between urban and rural areas is growing when it comes to reliable connectivity.
New research by Plunkett Foundation has shown that community businesses are committed to social and environmental action despite facing multiple challenges which are threatening the economic viability of many businesses
The Government is currently consulting on how to improve broadband for Very Hard to Reach Premises. This consultation follows their response in February 2022 to their call for evidence on
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will shine a spotlight on how businesses in rural areas are responding to the major challenges affecting the UK economy and the
The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP.
Economy Insight on the RSN website has now been updated with an analysis examining employment landscape at the local authority level. The analysis shows proportions of employees in broad industrial
Plunkett Foundation’s annual state of the sector report ‘Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business’ shows that despite facing significant challenges because of the cost-of-living and energy price crises, the
Pub is The Hub has been featured in a new Localis report calling for more pub diversification support. In the report, commissioned by the British Beer & Pub Association and
A series of policy recommendations to advocate for positive change in the rural economy, has been published by the Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) at Newcastle University.
A new report from the independent, not-for-profit think tank, Localis reveals the true social and economic value pubs bring to communities across England.
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.
A new study has been published by the mobile operator, Vodaphone UK, which reveals the gap between urban and rural areas is growing when it comes to reliable connectivity.
New research by Plunkett Foundation has shown that community businesses are committed to social and environmental action despite facing multiple challenges which are threatening the economic viability of many businesses UK wide.
The Government is currently consulting on how to improve broadband for Very Hard to Reach Premises. This consultation follows their response in February 2022 to their call for evidence on improving broadband for Very Hard to Reach premises
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will shine a spotlight on how businesses in rural areas are responding to the major challenges affecting the UK economy and the policy landscape at an event this month.
The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP.
Economy Insight on the RSN website has now been updated with an analysis examining employment landscape at the local authority level. The analysis shows proportions of employees in broad industrial
Plunkett Foundation’s annual state of the sector report ‘Community Ownership: A Better Form of Business’ shows that despite facing significant challenges because of the cost-of-living and energy price crises, the
Pub is The Hub has been featured in a new Localis report calling for more pub diversification support. In the report, commissioned by the British Beer & Pub Association and
A series of policy recommendations to advocate for positive change in the rural economy, has been published by the Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) at Newcastle University.
A new report from the independent, not-for-profit think tank, Localis reveals the true social and economic value pubs bring to communities across England.