Commission for Rural Communities to be Axed

 July 2010

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman has announced the closure of the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC).

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Public Sector Cuts have a Disproportionate Effect on Rural Areas

July 2010

The emergency budget is expected to have a disproportionate impact on rural areas as a result of public sector job losses and a freeze on pay and benefits.  more...