Business
15 Apr 2012
Petrol ‘more pressing than broadband’
FUEL prices have overtaken slow broadband as the biggest rural issue, a computer guru has warned. Petrol prices are the critical issue facing rural businesses, said internet boss Chris Stanbury,...
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10 Apr 2012
Grants ‘boost 1000 rural businesses’
ONE thousand rural businesses will benefit from the first grants under a new government scheme, claim ministers. The £20m Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme will turn business plans into reality,...
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10 Apr 2012
‘Don’t miss rural grant deadline’
RURAL businesses have until the end of the month to apply for the first round of funding from a major new grant scheme. The Rural Economy Grant is aimed at...
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29 Feb 2012
‘Life-changing’ rural grants launched
A £60m rural grant scheme will turn ambitious business plans into reality, claims the government. The Rural Economy Grant scheme was launched by Defra secretary Caroline Spelman on Wednesday (29...
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