George Osborne has unveiled £22.5m in to support business growth in north-east England – with special focus on rural communities.

BUSINESSES in rural Lincolnshire are being asked to share their thoughts on future grant-funded projects in their community.

BUSINESS centres in north-east England have joined forces to create a network to stimulate rural economic growth.

THE New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) says it has funds available to help rural business deliver skills and growth for Suffolk and Norfolk.

A six-year programme managed by Norfolk County Council has created over 200 rural jobs and injected £16m into the county.

RURAL business in Cumbria are to learn more about the next wave of European funding under the LEADER programme.

FOMER trade minister Digby Jones is to officially open the University of Cumbria’s Rural Growth Hub.

RURAL retailers saw turnover increase by almost 10% following a government-backed support project for village shops.

BUSINESSES wanting to grow or relocate to East Sussex are being invited to apply for a share of £4million.

RURAL tourism businesses say extreme weather and flooding has led to a drop in enquiries.