Mississippi city to pay people $6,000 to move there

It’s not only tiny rural Italian towns that are on the lookout for new residents – a city in Mississippi, USA, is willing to pay people to move there.

Natchez, population 15,000, is looking to entice new blood by offering a generous resettlement package worth up to $6,100 (£4,470) for remote workers.

The new Shift South scheme will give newbies up to $2,500 (£1,832) in moving costs, plus a monthly stipend of $300 (£220) for the first year to cover their living expenses.

However, new residents will be required to meet their end of the bargain.