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.

15 Dec 2025

Public Sector Readiness For Employment Rights Bill Assessed

New research published by the Commercial Services Group examines how well public sector organisations are prepared for the reforms set out in the Employment Rights Bill, which introduces significant changes...

15 Dec 2025

A force for local growth

The Local Government Association last week published a report entitled ‘A force for growth: Spotlighting the role of councils in enabling inclusive economic growth’. Produced in partnership with the Future...

15 Dec 2025

NFSP Postmasters Exceed Evri Scan-Out Target For The First Time

NFSP postmasters have achieved a significant milestone in Period 7, surpassing the Evri scan-out Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the first time since the measure was introduced. The network recorded...

08 Dec 2025

NALC Announces Star Council Awards 2025/26 Finalists

The finalists for the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2025/26 have now been announced following a rigorous assessment process and a record number of nominations from...

08 Dec 2025

Food Banks Brace For Winter Surge

Tens of thousands of pensioners and children will be forced through their doors this Christmas. New figures from Trussell reveal a sharp rise in the need for winter food parcels...

08 Dec 2025

Adequacy Of Funding To Support Homeless People

MPs met in Westminster Hall last week to debate whether current funding is adequate to support people experiencing homelessness. Opening the debate, Bob Blackman MP highlighted that homelessness is continuing...

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05 Dec 2025

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