A £50,000 programme aims to help business women in Dorset improve their digital skills – with an emphasis on rural areas.

THE government is urging local councils to come forward with “ambitious plans” for new Enterprise Zones.

Plans to introduce a National Living Wage will have a major impact on small businesses in the countryside, say rural leaders.

A CUMBRIAN council has been praised for supporting rural business by helping set up a local enterprise hub.

BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy.

RURAL businesses are being urged to be alert regarding application deadline for grants.

RURAL businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire turned out in force to receive help and funding advice.

SOME £1.2m of funding have been awarded to encourage growth and jobs in the Tees Valley, north-east England.

RURAL businesses in Lancashire will benefit from more than £4m to support employment and growth.

RURAL businesses across Sussex will be able to apply for their share of £3.2m in funding this summer.