Eight out of ten people want public services such as voting, claiming benefits and making appointments to see a doctor to be possible online. A consumer report from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts is urging the Government to follow the nation online.

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A national conference will today examine economic and social exclusion in rural areas as well as discussing issues as diverse as flooding and transport. More than 100 delegates are expected to attend the event in Birmingham organised by the Commission for Rural Communities.

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This guide from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Commission for Rural Communities gives practical advice and solutions based on the experiences of individuals and organisations around the country. It is designed to help local authorities and their local strategic partnership members understand, identify and tackle financial exclusion in rural areas.

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