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Small Business Equity Tracker 2023

UK small business equity investment declined 11% in 2022 driven by a downturn in market conditions in second half of the year, as ongoing. . .
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East Devon launches Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund

East Devon District Council’s Culture, Leisure and Tourism Fund (CLTF) is now open for applications. The scheme is open to applicants from Community, Voluntary. . .
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Cyber Adviser Scheme

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new Cyber Advisor scheme that aims to help the UK’s SMEs with trusted cyber security. . .
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New £12.5 million ‘On-Farm Environmental Resilience’ competition

Farmers and growers can now apply for the new competition for up to £1 million in project costs to drive the development of new. . .
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Food Standards Agency launches hub for food businesses

Food businesses can now find guidance and advice from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in one easy-to-access online hub. The new hub brings together guidance on. . .
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Landscape Recovery Funds open for applications

The second round of the Landscape Recovery is now open for applications with funding of up to £750,000 for an individual project available. The. . .
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Torridge launch Town Centre Beautification scheme

Businesses can apply now for grants as part of a Torridge town centre beautification scheme. Torridge District Council has announced a new scheme to. . .
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Make UK Industrial Strategy Report

In their latest industry report, Make UK sets out the case for a robust modern industrial strategy. The UK manufacturing sector is an essential. . .
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Levelling Up the Rural Economy Report

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Rural Powerhouse has published a new report on how to level up the rural economy. It follows one of. . .

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