RURAL businesses in south-west England show it is possible to innovate and grow, believes DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman.

THE Countryside and Community Research Institute is examining the impact of different practices on cod fishing. Based in Gloucestershire, the CCRI is undertaking the research for the North Sea Regional

THE government’s £60m rural economy grant scheme has been massively oversubscribed.

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LOWER investment in rural business over the next 12 months could lead to restricted growth, say analysts.

FUEL prices have overtaken slow broadband as the biggest rural issue, a computer guru has warned.

ONE thousand rural businesses are set to benefit from the first grants under a new government scheme, claim ministers.

RURAL businesses have until the end of the month to apply for the first round of funding from a major new grant scheme.

A £60m rural grant scheme will turn ambitious business plans into reality, claims the government.