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We know that many of our members are small business owners and the ongoing crisis is likely to be hitting you hard To offer you support we've partnered with Be the Business , to give small business owners based...
Business Live covers news that forward-thinking rural businesses in the Midlands are innovating and exploring new markets according to a new survey The data, from around 1,300 rural businesses, was collected by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership...
Farming UK reports that rural businesses are being reminded that the VAT payment holiday - which ran from 21st March because of the COVID-19 crisis - ends on 30th June No further extension to the scheme, which has allowed...
Business Live and the Northumberland Gazette report that an £8 million business support scheme has been set up to help companies in some rural parts of the north east of England grow and create jobs The North of Tyne...
The Daily Mirror has launched a ‘Shop for Britain’ campaign urging people to make a conscious decision about where they shop, and what they buy, to help businesses across Britain bounce back after COVID-19 The campaign is urging people...
The Plunkett Foundation (alonside other organisations) has written to Local Authority Leaders to highlight the importance of local social enterprises, co-operatives and community businesses to their local area Local Authorities have been allocated an additional £617m in business grants...
Newcastle University and partners will lead a new National Centre to support enterprise, resilience and innovation among rural firms and unlock the untapped potential of rural economies across the UK Creating resilient and sustainable economies ...
The Eastern Daily Press reports on calls from countryside business leaders to cut VAT on tourism businesses to five percent to help the rural economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis The idea is one of several suggestions made by...
Several outlets report on the fact that fibre is ‘the key to productivity’ for rural businesses, yet one in 10 rural English and Welsh properties don't have a superfast broadband option yet The website Technative reports that achieving seamless...
The Somerset County Gazette rounds up some of the ways COVID-19 is affecting rural property owners and businesses The article points out that the COVID-19 outbreak has exposed the weaknesses of the supply chain with shoppers experiencing empty shelves,...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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