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<p>The Government has been engaging with stakeholders on the design and priorities
of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund since 2016, including holding a series of engagement
events.</p><p>Over 500 stakeholders attended these events across a variety of sectors,
including businesses, public bodies (such as Local Enterprise Partnerships, Mayoral
Combined Authorities, local governments), higher education institutions, voluntary
and charity sector and rural partnership groups.</p><p>Our engagement events have
taken place across the UK including in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Government officials will continue to work closely with interested parties as we develop
the Fund.</p>
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