Take our Rural Business Survey

Rural

We know that rural businesses, farmers, and pensioners are all concerned about the future. Whether you're a pub in the British Countryside or a shop serving a rural village take this survey and your share views. The Conservative Rural Forum exists to support rural communities and our survey aims to gather your thoughts to help us best support you.

Rural Business Survey

  • Rural Business Confidence Survey
  • Your details
Which category best describes your business?
How has the recent increase in National Insurance contributions affected your business's ability to hire or retain staff?
Do you feel that current Government measures are helping to offset the rising costs of labour in the rural sector?
How have recent or proposed changes to Inheritance Tax rules impacted on your confidence in your ability to pass down your business or assets?
Are you concerned about the future availability or effectiveness of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) or Business Property Relief (BPR) for rural businesses?
How have rising input prices affected your business in the past year?
Are environmental regulations adding costs or challenges to your operations?
Has the demand for your products and services fallen since Labour was elected in July?

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