Rate reform could destroy rural businesses
Rural communities will be among the biggest losers from what is described as a radical reform of business rates.
The [rural] impacts of a better defence estate
Will rural communities benefit from changes in the way the government defends the country? Jessica Sellick investigates. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation supports the armed forces in building, maintaining and servicing the infrastructure needed to enable defence people to live, work, train and deploy. As the DIO seeks to implement its estate optimisation strategy, what are […]
Prince’s fund donates £670k to rural communities
A fund founded by Prince Charles has unveiled £670,000 in grant support for rural initiatives.
‘More help needed for rural shops’
THE government is facing calls to help secure the future of thousands of rural shops. Campaigners say action is needed so 19,128 rural shops can continue to provide essential services. Many village stores double up as the local Post Office for rural customers who would otherwise be isolated. Rural shops are often the only place […]
