North 'lost' regeneration funds after Brexit (opens original article in a new tab)

North East and Cumbria lost significant EU regeneration funding after Brexit, with replacement UKSPF providing 31% less money and shorter-term support, according to analysis by Teesside University.

• North lost EU structural funding after Brexit, replaced by UKSPF with 31% less cash between 2022-2026
• EU funds supported projects like Gateshead's Millennium Bridge and Cumbria broadband between 2014-2020
• Post-Brexit funding is shorter-term, creating uncertainty compared to previous 7+ year EU grants