Daniel Rad
@danrad.bsky.social
Writer, editor and director of Future Economic Rural Network, researcher on rural regeneration/decline. Also on Intellinews.
Hello all, I am doing a joint uni project on whether tiny cars work in rural areas.
I would appreciate it if you could fill out the questionnaire! Shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you can give your views!
Questionnaire here:
forms.gle/AoUZ9E6dhgom...
I would appreciate it if you could fill out the questionnaire! Shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you can give your views!
Questionnaire here:
forms.gle/AoUZ9E6dhgom...
August 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Hello all, I am doing a joint uni project on whether tiny cars work in rural areas.
I would appreciate it if you could fill out the questionnaire! Shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you can give your views!
Questionnaire here:
forms.gle/AoUZ9E6dhgom...
I would appreciate it if you could fill out the questionnaire! Shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you can give your views!
Questionnaire here:
forms.gle/AoUZ9E6dhgom...
I assisted in working on FERN’s response to the Treasury’s property tax reform under James Nute.
Rural Britain already pays more in council tax, earns less, and owns lower-valued homes — a deep unfairness since 1991.
Any reform has to put that right.
fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/f...
Rural Britain already pays more in council tax, earns less, and owns lower-valued homes — a deep unfairness since 1991.
Any reform has to put that right.
fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/f...
FERN Response: Property Tax Reform and Rural Britain - Future Economic Rural Network
The Future Economic Rural Network's Position on the Treasury's Proposed Property Tax Changes
fe-rn.org
August 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I assisted in working on FERN’s response to the Treasury’s property tax reform under James Nute.
Rural Britain already pays more in council tax, earns less, and owns lower-valued homes — a deep unfairness since 1991.
Any reform has to put that right.
fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/f...
Rural Britain already pays more in council tax, earns less, and owns lower-valued homes — a deep unfairness since 1991.
Any reform has to put that right.
fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/f...
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Not a surprise at all
UK housebuilders put up the worst new builds in Europe - smallest rooms, poor quality build, crap insulation
Profit is everything and they won't even put in a £35 swift brick
They are an utter disgrace
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK housebuilders put up the worst new builds in Europe - smallest rooms, poor quality build, crap insulation
Profit is everything and they won't even put in a £35 swift brick
They are an utter disgrace
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Poor building standards add £1,000 to energy bills of new homes, analysis finds
About £5bn more spent than if rules for low-carbon new-builds had not been scrapped in 2016, ECIU thinktank finds
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Not a surprise at all
UK housebuilders put up the worst new builds in Europe - smallest rooms, poor quality build, crap insulation
Profit is everything and they won't even put in a £35 swift brick
They are an utter disgrace
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK housebuilders put up the worst new builds in Europe - smallest rooms, poor quality build, crap insulation
Profit is everything and they won't even put in a £35 swift brick
They are an utter disgrace
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Daniel Rad
Is rural Britain being left out of the immigration debate? Our director @danrad.bsky.social argues it’s time for clear, measurable migration targets—because communities need more than rhetoric.
Read the full piece fe-rn.org/2025/05/11/n... #MigrationMatters #FERN
Read the full piece fe-rn.org/2025/05/11/n... #MigrationMatters #FERN
Numbers Count: Why Immigration Targets Matter for Rural Britain - Future Economic Rural Network
Rural Britain deserves clarity on immigration. Daniel Rad of the Future Economic Rural Network argues that measurable targets are essential for trust, planning, and fairness in the national debate.
fe-rn.org
May 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Is rural Britain being left out of the immigration debate? Our director @danrad.bsky.social argues it’s time for clear, measurable migration targets—because communities need more than rhetoric.
Read the full piece fe-rn.org/2025/05/11/n... #MigrationMatters #FERN
Read the full piece fe-rn.org/2025/05/11/n... #MigrationMatters #FERN
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🏘️ Community-led housing is revitalising rural town centres in Northumberland, boosting local economies and offering sustainable, affordable homes. Read how local initiatives are shaping vibrant communities. #RuralRegeneration #Northumberland #CommunityHousing
fe-rn.org/2025/03/06/c...
fe-rn.org/2025/03/06/c...
Community-Led Housing Revitalises Northumberland's Town Centres - Future Economic Rural Network
Discover how community-led housing schemes revitalise Northumberland’s rural town centres, providing sustainable, affordable housing.
fe-rn.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🏘️ Community-led housing is revitalising rural town centres in Northumberland, boosting local economies and offering sustainable, affordable homes. Read how local initiatives are shaping vibrant communities. #RuralRegeneration #Northumberland #CommunityHousing
fe-rn.org/2025/03/06/c...
fe-rn.org/2025/03/06/c...
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Did you know that solar panels are cheaper than fence panels 😮
You can get a 2m panel from a wholesaler for about £40. That's similar to a fence panel of decent quality. Given their lifetimes, you'd be better off fencing with solar, even if not plugged in.
www.ecoticias.com/en/say-goodb...
You can get a 2m panel from a wholesaler for about £40. That's similar to a fence panel of decent quality. Given their lifetimes, you'd be better off fencing with solar, even if not plugged in.
www.ecoticias.com/en/say-goodb...
Say goodbye to solar panels – this photovoltaic fence is the future – 2 kW in your garden
This photovoltaic fence could be the end of solar panels as experts are clear about the future: You can have it at home and get free electricity
www.ecoticias.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Did you know that solar panels are cheaper than fence panels 😮
You can get a 2m panel from a wholesaler for about £40. That's similar to a fence panel of decent quality. Given their lifetimes, you'd be better off fencing with solar, even if not plugged in.
www.ecoticias.com/en/say-goodb...
You can get a 2m panel from a wholesaler for about £40. That's similar to a fence panel of decent quality. Given their lifetimes, you'd be better off fencing with solar, even if not plugged in.
www.ecoticias.com/en/say-goodb...
Why we should cherish the NHS.
December 13, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Why we should cherish the NHS.
🎙️✨ **New FERNcast Episode is LIVE!**
🌾🏡 In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from *The Conservative Party* to tackle the hot topics of rural housing, innovative policies, and the future of our beautiful countryside. 🚜🌟
🎧🔥 Don’t miss podcast!
(open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...)
🌾🏡 In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from *The Conservative Party* to tackle the hot topics of rural housing, innovative policies, and the future of our beautiful countryside. 🚜🌟
🎧🔥 Don’t miss podcast!
(open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...)
December 3, 2024 at 1:19 PM
🎙️✨ **New FERNcast Episode is LIVE!**
🌾🏡 In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from *The Conservative Party* to tackle the hot topics of rural housing, innovative policies, and the future of our beautiful countryside. 🚜🌟
🎧🔥 Don’t miss podcast!
(open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...)
🌾🏡 In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from *The Conservative Party* to tackle the hot topics of rural housing, innovative policies, and the future of our beautiful countryside. 🚜🌟
🎧🔥 Don’t miss podcast!
(open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...)
"Invest in Georgia" if you knew the region you'd know this would happen.
Size of the anti-Russian protests across Georgia tonight are crazy.
November 30, 2024 at 8:18 PM
"Invest in Georgia" if you knew the region you'd know this would happen.
How about addressing the massive disparity between the north and the south...
How about moving Whitehall, DEFRA, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence and half a dozen offices out of London to Manchester, Carlisle, Preston, Leeds, Huddersfield and Darlington.
How about moving Whitehall, DEFRA, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence and half a dozen offices out of London to Manchester, Carlisle, Preston, Leeds, Huddersfield and Darlington.
A number of Labour MPs in the North and Midlands have formed a new group called the 'Red Wall Caucus' to fight the rise of Reform UK in their constituencies
The group wants the party to be more vocal about immigration, @siennarodgers.bsky.social & @tomscotson.bsky.social exclusively report
The group wants the party to be more vocal about immigration, @siennarodgers.bsky.social & @tomscotson.bsky.social exclusively report
Northern Labour MPs Set Up 'Red Wall Caucus' To Fight Reform UK
Exclusive: A number of Labour MPs in the North and Midlands have formed a group called the 'Red Wall Caucus' to fight the rise of Reform UK in thei...
www.politicshome.com
November 30, 2024 at 11:05 AM
How about addressing the massive disparity between the north and the south...
How about moving Whitehall, DEFRA, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence and half a dozen offices out of London to Manchester, Carlisle, Preston, Leeds, Huddersfield and Darlington.
How about moving Whitehall, DEFRA, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence and half a dozen offices out of London to Manchester, Carlisle, Preston, Leeds, Huddersfield and Darlington.
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🎙️ Great interview with Martin Lines today! 🚜 From DEFRA's payment delays 💷 to nature recovery work 🌱 and the inheritance tax maze 📋 - this is farming reality in 2024!
soundcloud.com/ferncast/e33...
#BritishFarming 🇬🇧 #Budget2024
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#BritishFarming 🇬🇧 #Budget2024
November 29, 2024 at 4:28 PM
🎙️ Great interview with Martin Lines today! 🚜 From DEFRA's payment delays 💷 to nature recovery work 🌱 and the inheritance tax maze 📋 - this is farming reality in 2024!
soundcloud.com/ferncast/e33...
#BritishFarming 🇬🇧 #Budget2024
soundcloud.com/ferncast/e33...
#BritishFarming 🇬🇧 #Budget2024
🎙️ Just released: My latest podcast with the incredible @joannecoates.bsky.social. We dive deep into her powerful photography that unveils the stark realities of rural inequality
Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5WYE...
#RuralStories #ArtThatMatters #Rural #England #Poverty #Farming
Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5WYE...
#RuralStories #ArtThatMatters #Rural #England #Poverty #Farming
November 29, 2024 at 9:33 AM
🎙️ Just released: My latest podcast with the incredible @joannecoates.bsky.social. We dive deep into her powerful photography that unveils the stark realities of rural inequality
Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5WYE...
#RuralStories #ArtThatMatters #Rural #England #Poverty #Farming
Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5WYE...
#RuralStories #ArtThatMatters #Rural #England #Poverty #Farming
I'm excited to share my latest Ferncast interview with visual artist @joannecoates.bsky.social, whose powerful photography illuminates rural working-class experiences and hidden histories across Northern Britain.
soundcloud.com/ferncast/e32...
#Photography #ArtInterview #Art
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#Photography #ArtInterview #Art
E32 Joanne Coates - Rural Artist
Joanne Coates is an accomplished visual artist and photographer whose compelling work examines the intersection of class, rurality, and social inequality in contemporary Britain. Based in England's No
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November 27, 2024 at 3:40 PM
I'm excited to share my latest Ferncast interview with visual artist @joannecoates.bsky.social, whose powerful photography illuminates rural working-class experiences and hidden histories across Northern Britain.
soundcloud.com/ferncast/e32...
#Photography #ArtInterview #Art
soundcloud.com/ferncast/e32...
#Photography #ArtInterview #Art
Excited to announce our upcoming #Ferncast episode with @joannecoates.bsky.social today!
🎙️ We'll explore rural art and culture in depth. Don’t miss it—stay tuned to for updates! 🌿✨
Also follow @fern-global.bsky.social
🎙️ We'll explore rural art and culture in depth. Don’t miss it—stay tuned to for updates! 🌿✨
Also follow @fern-global.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Excited to announce our upcoming #Ferncast episode with @joannecoates.bsky.social today!
🎙️ We'll explore rural art and culture in depth. Don’t miss it—stay tuned to for updates! 🌿✨
Also follow @fern-global.bsky.social
🎙️ We'll explore rural art and culture in depth. Don’t miss it—stay tuned to for updates! 🌿✨
Also follow @fern-global.bsky.social
I am proud of my daughter being invited to Westminster as part of a select group of high school kids; the best way to get kids engaged in governance is to actually see it.
November 27, 2024 at 9:29 AM
I am proud of my daughter being invited to Westminster as part of a select group of high school kids; the best way to get kids engaged in governance is to actually see it.
Flooding has blocked the train to Barrow-in Furness for a few days...
November 24, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Flooding has blocked the train to Barrow-in Furness for a few days...
The Starmer admin's recent amendments to inheritance tax policies, unveiled in the 2024 Budget, have sparked concern across the farming community. However, inheritance tax is not the only pressing issue, my latest on FERN
#UKfarming #Farming #Britain.
fe-rn.org/2024/11/20/u...
#UKfarming #Farming #Britain.
fe-rn.org/2024/11/20/u...
UK Farms Face an Uncertain Future Despite Inheritance Tax Relief Adjustments - Future Economic Rural Network
UK farms face obstacles to future despite new inheritance tax complication as many struggle to pass on assets.
fe-rn.org
November 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM
The Starmer admin's recent amendments to inheritance tax policies, unveiled in the 2024 Budget, have sparked concern across the farming community. However, inheritance tax is not the only pressing issue, my latest on FERN
#UKfarming #Farming #Britain.
fe-rn.org/2024/11/20/u...
#UKfarming #Farming #Britain.
fe-rn.org/2024/11/20/u...
A few months back, I had the great opportunity to chat with @philsturgeon.bsky.social on #Ferncast about his work in tree planting with Protect Earth.
Take a listen
soundcloud.com/ferncast/phi...
Take a listen
soundcloud.com/ferncast/phi...
E22 Phil Sturgeon - Protect Earth
In this episode, we'll delve into how Phil is bridging the world of technology with environmental activism, his adventures on the saddle fundraising for Protect.earth, and how his initiative is seedin
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November 20, 2024 at 9:29 AM
A few months back, I had the great opportunity to chat with @philsturgeon.bsky.social on #Ferncast about his work in tree planting with Protect Earth.
Take a listen
soundcloud.com/ferncast/phi...
Take a listen
soundcloud.com/ferncast/phi...
Is it going to blow up between these two? youtu.be/j7JqvzmzW7s?...
Elon Musk: the 'irritating child begging for Trump's attention' | James Marriott
YouTube video by Times Radio
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November 20, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Is it going to blow up between these two? youtu.be/j7JqvzmzW7s?...
If you didn't hear we had Mark Pragnell from Pragmatix Solutions on the rural-urban divide this past week. Tune in #Rural #Britian #England #urban
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E31 Mark Pragnell - Pragmatix Advisory - Reigniting rural futures
Mark Pragnell, author of Reigniting Rural Futures, commissioned by the Rural Coalition, and founder of Pragmatix Advisory, has shed light on the profound economic disparity that persists between Engla
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November 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM
If you didn't hear we had Mark Pragnell from Pragmatix Solutions on the rural-urban divide this past week. Tune in #Rural #Britian #England #urban
soundcloud.com/ferncast/mar...
soundcloud.com/ferncast/mar...
FERN is now on Blue Sky!
November 14, 2024 at 11:23 AM
FERN is now on Blue Sky!
🎙️This week, our podcast series caught up with Dr Veronika Rasic, who works in rural healthcare ⚕️ in the United Kingdom.
Veronika discusses the challenges in providing hashtag #healthcare as a rural locum family doctor in the UK. #ruralhealth
Veronika discusses the challenges in providing hashtag #healthcare as a rural locum family doctor in the UK. #ruralhealth
E24 Dr Veronika Rasic - Rural Road To Health
Listen to this episode from FERNCAST on Spotify. In this week's edition of Ferncast, we interview Dr Veronika Rasic, a doctor in rural England. Veronika discusses the challenges involved in providing ...
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November 19, 2023 at 4:07 PM
🎙️This week, our podcast series caught up with Dr Veronika Rasic, who works in rural healthcare ⚕️ in the United Kingdom.
Veronika discusses the challenges in providing hashtag #healthcare as a rural locum family doctor in the UK. #ruralhealth
Veronika discusses the challenges in providing hashtag #healthcare as a rural locum family doctor in the UK. #ruralhealth
Thrilled to share our recent heart-to-heart 🎙️ with the dynamic new Director @philsturgeon of @ProtectEarthUK! This exciting collaboration 🤝 is a giant leap towards our mutual mission of nature conservation 🌿.
Dive into our engaging chat on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/45rh... 🎧✨
Dive into our engaging chat on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/45rh... 🎧✨
E22 Phil Sturgeon - Protect Earth
Listen to this episode from FERNCAST on Spotify. In this episode, we'll delve into how Phil is bridging the world of technology with environmental activism, his adventures on the saddle fundraising fo...
open.spotify.com
October 25, 2023 at 9:05 AM
Thrilled to share our recent heart-to-heart 🎙️ with the dynamic new Director @philsturgeon of @ProtectEarthUK! This exciting collaboration 🤝 is a giant leap towards our mutual mission of nature conservation 🌿.
Dive into our engaging chat on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/45rh... 🎧✨
Dive into our engaging chat on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/45rh... 🎧✨