Rural Business
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24 Jun 2015
MP praises council for business hub
A CUMBRIAN council has been praised for supporting rural business by helping set up a local enterprise hub. Creating a thriving high street in Kendal and other rural towns is...
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18 May 2015
Government urged to boost rural economy
BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first...
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30 Mar 2015
Rural grants ‘becoming harder to get’
RURAL businesses are being urged to be alert regarding application deadline for grants. It follows the government’s decision to start opening schemes under the new Rural Development Programme for England....
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27 Mar 2015
Free advice for rural businesses
RURAL businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire turned out in force to receive help and funding advice. Around 100 people attended the first ever D2N2 Rural Means Business Conference on Thursday...
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25 Mar 2015
Tees Valley wins £1.2m rural funding
SOME £1.2m of funding has been awarded to encourage rural growth and jobs in the Tees Valley, north-east England. As the lead partner, the Tees Valley Rural Community Council will...
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18 Mar 2015
£4.6m boost for rural Lancashire
RURAL businesses in Lancashire will benefit from more than £4m to support employment and growth. The funding will be available for eligible rural businesses located across Lancashire and in neighbouring...
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17 Mar 2015
£3.2m for rural economy in Sussex
RURAL businesses across Sussex will be able to apply for their share of £3.2m in funding this summer. The LEADER programme will provide grants to small businesses, farmers, foresters and...
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10 Mar 2015
£1.7m for rural business and communities
A £1.7m funding pot aims to improve rural services, create jobs and boost the local economy in parts of Derbyshire. Derbyshire Economic Partnership ? backed by Derbyshire County Council ?...
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09 Feb 2015
Rural awards open for entries
THE first dedicated business awards for rural communities across the UK have opened for entries. The Rural Business Awards recognise rural business success across ten categories and range of sectors....
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08 Feb 2015
Yorkshire’s £500k rural tourism boost
The government is backing a £500,000 rural marketing campaign to bring overseas visitors to Yorkshire. Chancellor George Osborne unveiled the funding as part of a government package to support tourism,...
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