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Rural Britain isn’t a backdrop. It’s a £315 billion economy, and it deserves a national stage
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Rural Britain isn’t a backdrop. It’s a £315 billion economy, and it deserves a national stage

550,000+ businesses make rural Britain work. Enter The Rural Business Awards 2026 free, in up to 3 categories. Independently judged. Winners on 4 Nov. Read more Rural Britain isn’t a backdrop. It’s a £315 billion economy, and it deserves a national stage

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