Business
02 Dec 2012
Rural business ‘crucial’ to LEP success
Harnessing rural potential is crucial if a government drive is to maximise local economic growth, warns a report. Much emphasis and focus has been channelled towards Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)...
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18 Nov 2012
Rural residents face costly commute
RURAL residents spend 25% more on fuel for their daily commute to work, claim countryside campaigners. People in rural local authorities paid £17.17 more last month for fuel to commute...
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14 Oct 2012
Growth network to ‘create 500 jobs’
More than 500 jobs and 120 start-up businesses could be created by a government initiative in rural Warwickshire. Transforming the area into a centre of enterprise will encourage entrepreneurs to...
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27 Sep 2012
Warning of ‘two-speed’ rural economy
BRITAIN faces a two-speed rural economy unless the government helps rural communities determine their own future, a report has warned. Rural areas need to be given resources as well as...
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19 Sep 2012
£1.5m available in rural East Lindsey
ONE of England’s most rural local authorities has unveiled a rural development grant to support local businesses. East Lindsey District Council launched the Rural Development Grant to help support rural...
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05 Sep 2012
£300k grants for rural businesses
A £300,000 funding pot has been launched to help rural businesses branch out in Leicestershire. Funded by Leicestershire County Council, the grants are aimed at small companies who work in...
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28 Aug 2012
Farming: much-loved but misunderstood
FARMING is much loved but few people realise its contribution to the rural economy, say university researchers. People have widespread affection for agriculture, even though there is a surprising level...
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22 Aug 2012
£3.5m boost for rural growth network
A £3.5m investment is set to create hundreds of rural jobs in Cumbria, the government has claimed. Around 900 jobs and almost 500 new businesses would be created following the...
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19 Aug 2012
Revealed: Top 10 digital trailblazers
A Top Ten list pinpoints the rural areas where online entrepreneurs are boosting the local economy. The Rural Digital Trailblazers league table was devised by internet giant Google, which teamed...
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08 Aug 2012
Drop in confidence hits rural economy
RURAL businesses are facing a significant drop in confidence and investment, reveals a survey. Investment for non-agricultural businesses remains a significant issue. Confidence in the farming sector has also dropped....
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