Small rural businesses in Oxfordshire whose finances have been affected by foot and mouth disease can apply for grants of up to £15,000.

Companies can use the money to relieve severe cash-flow difficulties and for reorganisation to enable them to return to profit. Applicants will also be offered further support from Business Link advisers.

Applications must be made by the end of July through Business Link for Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Call 0845 6064466 for further information.