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<p>The government has made great progress on the development of UK Shared Prosperity
Fund (UKSPF), work is continuing across government on the design, priorities and quantum
of the fund and final decisions will be made at Spending Review. The UKSPF will tackle
inequalities between communities by raising productivity, especially in those parts
of our country whose economies are furthest behind.</p><p>Over the past year we have
held 25 engagement events across the UK with representatives from a breadth of sectors,
in order to aid policy development. We intend to publish the public consultation on
the UKSPF shortly, which will provide an opportunity for all interested parties to
contribute their views.</p><p>We know that places require certainty of funding after
we leave the European Union. The draft Withdrawal Agreement guarantees the UK will
continue to take part in the 2014-2020 EU programmes until they end. Whilst the government
remains committed to securing a good deal on exiting the European Union, we continue
to plan for all scenarios, including a no deal. In a no deal scenario the government
has guaranteed the full EU 2014-20 programme.</p>
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