A Tory MP blasted the slow roll-out of digital connectivity to rural areas of Britain during Science, Innovation and Technology questions in Parliament today. Taking to his feet in the House of Commons Sir Edward Leigh questioned Minister of State Julia Lopez
Tens of thousands in the Lake District will enjoy better mobile phone coverage from today in a win for the Express’s campaign to get rural Britain connected. People living, working and travelling near the market town of Keswick in Cumbria will benefit
Just 258 police officers or 0.1% are dedicated to fighting rural crime in England and Wales. This was the finding from 37 forces who responded to a Lib Dem Freedom of Information request. No force had more than 1% of its officers
Chris Loder, Conservative MP for West Dorset, told the Express: “My experience of Vodafone is such that I share the CMA’s concerns that this merger could lead to higher prices, reduced quality and lower investment. “Vodafone first needs to focus their attention
Nurses, teachers and emergency workers are among those who can no longer afford to live in many parts of rural England, a charity has warned. Someone earning the local median income in 15 rural local authorities would currently see more than half
Rishi Sunak has been urged not to take farmers for granted (Image: GETTY) Voters will punish Rishi Sunak at the next general election if the Tories do not deliver for rural Britain, the Prime Minister has been warned. People living in the
One of the most attractive aspects of the UK is the bevvy of pretty towns and villages dotted around Britain’s green countryside. These villages, sometimes with populations of just a few hundred, are full of variety and sometimes hold deep cultural significance despite
Campaigners are sounding the alarm over the impact of a new “taxi tax” on rural communities, with new research showing concern for those living in the British countryside. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have been urged to “intervene urgently”
The Daily Express highlighted how businesses and families in rural England are struggling (Image: ADAM GERRARD) Plans to extend 4G mobile connectivity and broaden consumer choice in rural areas under a £1billion scheme are behind schedule, according to a new National Audit
The Government’s 4G rollout in rural communities is behind schedule as costs are “higher than anticipated”. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the Share Rural Network programme that is funded by the Government and the country’s biggest mobile operators has one seen