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Levelling up funding missing left behind neighbourhoods

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is not reaching the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, a new report published by MPs has concluded.

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By Martin Ford | 18 January 2024

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is not reaching the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, a new report published by MPs has concluded.

Research published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for left behind neighbourhoods found ‘glaring regional disparities in UKSPF allocations' and suggests an overhaul of the fund is required.

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