Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity, and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Plunkett Foundation’s 2021 Impact Report reveals that the number of community businesses has continued to rise, in spite of the disruption of the pandemic
The Government has announced they will use their levelling up fund to support pubs in rural communities across England
The Spring Statement signified a “blow for rural businesses”, Ministers have been warned, with “insufficient support for the rural economy and hospitality businesses”
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has launched a new survey alongside the Government that seeks views and experiences of rural broadband connectivity from small and medium-sized businesses
Businesses’ views sought on rural broadband connection
A campaign to encourage more visitors into town centres in Stafford Borough has received a boost from a European-backed fund
A group of 90 MPs and Peers who belong the the All Party Parilaimentary Group on Post Offices has written to the BEIS Minister and CEO of POL asking for
The Government has announced they will provide over £150 million, as a final COVID-19 support package, to help local transport authorities and operators run services
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities
Speaking at the National Farmers Union Conference on Tuesday, NFU president – Minette Batters, said farming was facing major issues in
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Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity, and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Plunkett Foundation’s 2021 Impact Report reveals that the number of community businesses has continued to rise, in spite of the disruption of the pandemic
The Government has announced they will use their levelling up fund to support pubs in rural communities across England
The Spring Statement signified a “blow for rural businesses”, Ministers have been warned, with “insufficient support for the rural economy and hospitality businesses”
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has launched a new survey alongside the Government that seeks views and experiences of rural broadband connectivity from small and medium-sized businesses in such areas
Businesses’ views sought on rural broadband connection
A campaign to encourage more visitors into town centres in Stafford Borough has received a boost from a European-backed fund
A group of 90 MPs and Peers who belong the the All Party Parilaimentary Group on Post Offices has written to the BEIS Minister and CEO of POL asking for action to address the growing number of post offices which are temporarily closed or which are operating as part-time outreaches
The Government has announced they will provide over £150 million, as a final COVID-19 support package, to help local transport authorities and operators run services
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities
Speaking at the National Farmers Union Conference on Tuesday, NFU president – Minette Batters, said farming was facing major issues in
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