New research from Cebr for Virgin Media O2 finds that improved rural connectivity could increase turnover for rural manufacturing businesses by over 7%, adding an extra £8.8bn to the UK economy.
The analysis, published for the first time, examines the role improved connectivity could play in supporting economic growth and transforming rural industries. Many factories are located away from cities and urban areas, with nearly half of manufacturing jobs located in rural areas. Recent output data shows the sector has been struggling due to the UK’s…
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