Ann McGauran 12 September 2024

Regional growth initiatives likely to 'fall over next year' without UKSPF clarity

Regional growth initiatives are likely to ‘fall over next year' unless the Government clarifies the future of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), a combined authority chief has warned.

The interim chief executive of East Midlands Combined Authority, Mark Rogers, told The MJ uncertainty surrounding whether funding will continue beyond March was concerning combined authorities.

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