The government is once again throwing millions into a 'Northern fund,' mostly so they can remember which side of the country isn't London on a map.
Chancellor Unveils £150m Growth Fund for Northern Businesses
The Chancellor has announced a £150 million investment fund aimed at supporting fast-growing businesses in Northern England. The initiative seeks to decentralize economic development, though skeptics are already pointing to the long history of similar regional regeneration funds that have historically struggled to deliver measurable impact.
Source: Chancellor Unveils £150m Growth Fund for Northern Businesses — Sky News
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