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Grants expected to generate more than 6,000 new jobs overall and support growth of rural businesses and broadband projects.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Sajid Javid speaks to Cornish business leaders about devolution, EU funding, and what the government is doing to support the local economy.
Andrea Leadsom addresses the CLA's inaugural Rural Business 2030 Conference
Speaking at his old university, Sajid Javid calls for a locally-led drive to grow the economy of South West England.
Government response to review of rural proofing implementation carried out by an independent team led by Lord Cameron of Dillington.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Copeland Community Fund (CCF) celebrates the achievements of their £11.5m investment in local projects over the past 5 years.
Today the government has published its first Rural Productivity Plan to grow the rural economy.
New £24 million Growth Programme opens up opportunities for rural businesses and communities.
Prime Minister David Cameron: "As a one nation government we will keep on backing British farmers."
Scottish Hydro Transmission partners with Scottish Environment Protection Agency on novel way to value land use changes
Elizabeth Truss sets out her vision for the role of open data in the future of food, farming and the natural environment
Defra's data reserves will be released to create opportunities for people in the UK making their living from food, farming and the environment.
Residents across 17 of the UK’s most rural areas with the highest fuel prices to benefit from a 5 pence per litre fuel price cut.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
UK's most rural communities a step closer to getting a fuel price cut.
One year on from the severe floods that hit the Somerset Levels, Business Secretary Vince Cable is visiting small businesses in the area.
New rules will ensure more agricultural land is dedicated to growing crops and food
George Eustice visited RSPB-owned Hope Farm to see work taking place to better protect our farmland birds.
Central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced and seasonal food to benefit British farmers and small businesses.
Over £500,000 has been assigned to help rural community energy projects across England.
Dan Rogerson addressed the CLA breakfast at the Royal Bath and West show on 28th May 2014
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