Arctic

Beyond the ice – what (rural) engagement do we want to have in the ‘High North’? 

Back in November 2023 the House of Lords Committee on International Relations and Defence published a report on the Arctic and the UK’s approach to the region. The Committee described how the Arctic was experiencing significant change and critical to UK interests. On 9 January 2025 the House of Lords debated the UK’s strategy towards […]

bank of england

What more can we do to encourage people to make a difference to public life? 

Public appointees guide some of the most important institutions in the country – from the Bank of England and NHS England, through to the Ministry of Justice and Homes England. What is a public appointee, how are these roles advertised, what does the application process entail and, crucially, what do these appointments mean for rural […]

What impact will demographic trends have on rural populations? 

What impact will demographic trends have on rural populations? 

2.1 is a key number: it is the replacement rate, or the number of children women need to have (on average) to maintain a given population when you consider mortality. Anything below 2.1 indicates a falling population. In October 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published births data for England and Wales in 2023. […]

Grape expectations: what does the growth in vineyards mean for rural communities?

Grape expectations: what does the growth in vineyards mean for rural communities?

Viticulture – the cultivation and harvesting of grapes – is one of Britain’s fastest-growing agricultural sectors. In 2023 we had our largest ever grape harvest from which it is expected 20-22 million bottles of wine will be produced. Over the last 10-15 years there has been a significant increase in vineyard area in the UK. […]

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