Lou and Adam left South London in 2012 for a Carmarthenshire farm, transforming it into Under Starry Skies, a sustainable glamping retreat celebrating biodiversity and dark skies. Discover their inspiring journey.
A Guardian letters debate highlights the double standard in animal waste etiquette. While dog owners face scorn for missed scoops, horse riders leave manure on paths with impunity. Read the full discussion.
Discover the demanding yet rewarding craft of hedge laying in the Kent Weald. This ancient practice, vital for maintaining Britain's iconic hedgerows, blends harsh physical labour with profound environmental benefits.
Months after the lavish event, tourists flock to Venice to see locations from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding, from celebrity jetties to a seven-star hotel. Discover the lasting impact of the 'wedding of the century'.
East London's The Sun Tavern faces a 632% business rates rise, owner warns of closure. See the full 'F***ed Pub Index' list and the industry's plea to the Chancellor.
Allica Bank offers UK SMEs up to 1.5% cashback with no upper limit, plus 3.8% interest. Discover how this digital bank is boosting business finances.
Victoria's bushfire threat has eased with no emergency warnings, but nearly 500 structures are damaged or destroyed. Read the latest on the devastation and ongoing risks.
The British Library acquires the archive of Ronald Blythe, author of Akenfield, preserving a unique century of literary rural history for researchers and readers. Explore the legacy.
A traveller's experience of hate speech at Honolulu Pride leads to a deeper exploration of Hawaii's fight to preserve its indigenous LGBTQ+ culture against a backdrop of overwhelming tourism. Discover the state's complex reality.
Hackney has secured the highest volume of startup loans in London, totalling £11.4m. Discover how government-backed funding is fuelling capital's entrepreneurs amid economic challenges.
India's landmark rural job scheme, empowering millions of women and Dalits, is being hollowed out. Critics warn PM Modi's changes risk a political firestorm akin to the 2021 farm protests. Read the full analysis.
US small business bankruptcies hit a 'historic high' in 2025, but the data reveals a more nuanced picture. Discover why the numbers are statistically insignificant and what it means for the economy.
The University of Manchester's business school mourns the sudden loss of senior lecturer László Czabán, a leading scholar of post-socialist economic transformation. Discover his remarkable journey from Hungary.
Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
The UK government unveils a new road safety plan aiming to cut deaths by 65% by 2035, including a controversial proposal to lower England and Wales's drink-drive limit. Read the full details.
A damning new survey reveals 78% of UK family business owners are pessimistic about the economy, with most warning the next generation to build overseas. Read why the government's pro-enterprise rhetoric rings hollow.
Allica Bank offers a business account paying competitive interest and cashback. Firms holding £250k could earn close to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your cash work harder.
Federal funding cuts to US public broadcasters have triggered a wave of 'rage-giving' donations, but stations fear it may not be enough to fill the long-term financial void. Explore the impact on local communities.
Amid tribal conflict, Papua New Guinea's highlands see a tourism surge. Lodges like Ambua and Betty's Place offer safe, authentic cultural adventures, boosting the local economy.
Readers respond to Labour's proposed trail hunting ban, comparing it to punishing all for the crimes of a few. Explore the rural rights debate and historical context of hunting.
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
Sage CEO Steve Hare argues AI's 2026 challenge is earning trust by solving real business problems, not just being impressive. Discover why practical, reliable solutions matter most.
Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.
A new poll reveals 76% believe Labour prioritises urban issues. The government's plan to ban trail hunting sparks a major rift with the countryside ahead of Boxing Day meets.
Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
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