Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
This week the National Housing Federation (NFH) is running its annual campaign which highlights the challenges facing rural areas when it comes to housing. There have been some truly dreadful
In the face of a rapidly escalating rural homelessness crisis, a powerful new coalition is launching today. The ‘Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition’ is a collective of more than 20 leading
New figures from the Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities show that rented properties in rural areas are in a worst state than those in urban areas.
The Government has announced that it is scrapping the prepayment meter premium, helping around three million households bring their bills in line with those who pay by direct debit.
Electricity, gas, and water, sometimes referred to as utilities, form essential parts of our daily lives. When they are stopped, be it planned or otherwise, this can be an inconvenience
Following on Loneliness Awareness Week, Tracey Crouch MP (Chatham and Aylesford, Con) this week called on the Government to refresh the Loneliness Strategy she launched in 2018
This week the NFU published its latest survey results into broadband and mobile connectivity. The report highlighted the lack of progress being made in both areas, with only 21% of
Traders in Bromyard, Herefordshire, have told the BBC that the town has been left short of cash and ‘forced to travel miles with their takings’ after the last bank closed
There are fresh concerns that a new ban on charges to dispose of DIY waste in England will push up costs for rural households.
A new report by Mobile UK, the industry body for the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), has highlighted the growing digital divide between urban and rural areas.
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Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
This week the National Housing Federation (NFH) is running its annual campaign which highlights the challenges facing rural areas when it comes to housing. There have been some truly dreadful statistics released as part of this around the hidden homelessness crisis facing rural areas. This is despite news from the Government this week about energy caps and improved fundings for high-quality, energy efficient new affordable homes. Great headlines, but what sits behind them for our rural communities?
In the face of a rapidly escalating rural homelessness crisis, a powerful new coalition is launching today. The ‘Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition’ is a collective of more than 20 leading charities and housing associations and is set to spearhead a nationwide response to the growing issue of rural homelessness in England.
New figures from the Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities show that rented properties in rural areas are in a worst state than those in urban areas.
The Government has announced that it is scrapping the prepayment meter premium, helping around three million households bring their bills in line with those who pay by direct debit.
Electricity, gas, and water, sometimes referred to as utilities, form essential parts of our daily lives. When they are stopped, be it planned or otherwise, this can be an inconvenience for some. However, for others it can be scary or even life threatening.
Following on Loneliness Awareness Week, Tracey Crouch MP (Chatham and Aylesford, Con) this week called on the Government to refresh the Loneliness Strategy she launched in 2018
This week the NFU published its latest survey results into broadband and mobile connectivity. The report highlighted the lack of progress being made in both areas, with only 21% of the 814 respondents saying they have a reliable mobile signal in all locations on farm, and a third stating they have very limited or no signal.
Traders in Bromyard, Herefordshire, have told the BBC that the town has been left short of cash and ‘forced to travel miles with their takings’ after the last bank closed its doors.
There are fresh concerns that a new ban on charges to dispose of DIY waste in England will push up costs for rural households.
A new report by Mobile UK, the industry body for the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), has highlighted the growing digital divide between urban and rural areas.
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