PEOPLE in the foot and mouth affected rural community needing urgent financial advice can now use an emergency freephone telephone number. The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux launched the number this week, to give money and debt advice to farmers and other rural businesses, as well as farm workers and other employees.

The number is 0800 138 1647. There is also an email advice service on ruralemergencycab@nacab.org.uk.