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EU contributes €583.5 million to regional development programme for Yorkshire and Humber (UK)

Brussels, 19/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 15 February, European Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner launched a seven-year development programme for the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the United Kingdom. The European Union will contribute €583.5 million to the programme which will have a strong focus on business, research and the environment, the Commissioner said.

Taking part in the launch ceremony at the invitation of the regional development agency Yorkshire Forward,...

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