Future Economic Rural Network (FERN)
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) is Europe's first interdisciplinary think tank focusing on rural economic growth.
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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
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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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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...
🌱🏡 Rural Britain is being short-changed. On average, rural households pay £105 more in council tax per head than urban ones, despite earning 15% less & living in homes valued 42% lower.
🔗https://fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/fern-response-property-tax-reform-and-rural-britain/
🔗https://fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/fern-response-property-tax-reform-and-rural-britain/
August 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌱🏡 Rural Britain is being short-changed. On average, rural households pay £105 more in council tax per head than urban ones, despite earning 15% less & living in homes valued 42% lower.
🔗https://fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/fern-response-property-tax-reform-and-rural-britain/
🔗https://fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/fern-response-property-tax-reform-and-rural-britain/
🚗 Thinking about rural mobility: could tiny electric cars like the Citroën Ami help older people stay connected in places with little or no public transport?
We’re running a short survey and would love your thoughts 👉 forms.gle/TKyK7dARbk4h...
#RuralMobility
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re running a short survey and would love your thoughts 👉 forms.gle/TKyK7dARbk4h...
#RuralMobility
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Survey with consent form - Utilising new forms of rural micro-mobility to address the mobility needs of older people
Simon Pemberton of Keele University and Daniel Rad of the Future Rural Economic Network (FERN) are undertaking a project exploring how older people – and particularly those living in more rural areas ...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🚗 Thinking about rural mobility: could tiny electric cars like the Citroën Ami help older people stay connected in places with little or no public transport?
We’re running a short survey and would love your thoughts 👉 forms.gle/TKyK7dARbk4h...
#RuralMobility
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re running a short survey and would love your thoughts 👉 forms.gle/TKyK7dARbk4h...
#RuralMobility
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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.
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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
🏘️ 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
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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.
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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...
🎙️ Exciting New FERNcast Episode!
In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from The Conservative Party for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities in rural housing.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...
In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from The Conservative Party for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities in rural housing.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...
E34 James Wright - Conservative Campaigner
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December 3, 2024 at 1:20 PM
🎙️ Exciting New FERNcast Episode!
In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from The Conservative Party for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities in rural housing.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...
In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from The Conservative Party for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities in rural housing.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...
🎙️ 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
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🎙️ 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
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.
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#UKfarming #Farming #Britain.
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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 10:32 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...
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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...
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