Rural Business
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19 May 2016
Referendum uncertainty for rural economy
The forthcoming UK referendum on EU membership is contributing to uncertainty for the rural economy, says a report. A protracted slump in farm commodity prices, an ever-changing property-tax regime and...
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16 May 2016
Rural childhood ‘leads to lower earnings’
RURAL youngsters grow up to earn less than their urban counterparts – even if they move to a city for work. In the first analysis of its kind, a study...
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08 May 2016
Churches to deliver rural business advice
A rural business start-up and mentoring programme aims to breathe new life into the countryside. Launched by the Arthur Rank Centre, the Germinate Enterprise project is a programme that can...
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03 Mar 2016
Grants available for rural businesses
RURAL businesses have the opportunity to bid for a share of £3.4m in European funding for Nottinghamshire. The LEADER Programme is a new allocation of EU funding to help support...
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14 Feb 2016
Planning review to boost productivity
THE government has launched a planning review it hopes will boost productivity in the countryside. The Rural Planning Review will look to reduce regulatory burdens in support of new homes,...
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25 Jan 2016
Support rural business, politicians urged
POLITICIANS are being urged to give rural businesses the same opportunities as their urban counterparts. A ‘Standing Up for Rural Businesses’ was presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural...
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10 Jan 2016
£3.6m for rural business in Lancashire
RURAL businesses are being encouraged to apply for a share of £3.6m in Lancashire. Lancashire County Council has announced the funding through its LEADER programme for 2015-2020. Funding can be...
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07 Dec 2015
Worcestershire rural funding available
RURAL businesses are invited to apply for the first round of funding in the LEADER programme in Worcestershire. The funding is targeted at projects support micro and small enterprise in...
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02 Dec 2015
Rural funding boost for Staffordshire
MILLIONS of pounds in grants are available to boost businesses and create jobs in rural Staffordshire. Some £2.25m is available over the next five years to develop projects which will...
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01 Dec 2015
Outline applications open for LEADER
OUTLINE applications for four LEADER programmes are now open in Lincolnshire. The Coastal Action Zone, Kestevens, Lindsey Action Zone and Wash Fens LEADER groups support rural business and community projects....
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